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Treasures of the world

including Part I of the Jay Roe Collection

June 5-6, 2002

Long Beach, California

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Treasure Chest Fragment with Three Pillar Dollars
Lot 1053

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The sessions

Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center — Room 102C

Session one

Wednesday Evening, June 5

6:00 PM

Ancient Coins: Lots 1-244
World Gold Coins: Lots 245-607
Coins ol the World: Lots 608-801

Session Two

Thursday Evening, June 6

6:00 PM

Tumbaga Bars: Lots 1001-1017
Shipwreck World Coins: Lots 1018-1092
Coins of the World: Lots 1093-1764
World Medals and Tokens: Lots 1765-1790

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John M. Pack, Auction Director
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Treasures of the World

Welcome to the Sale!

The Treasures of the World!

by Q. David Bowers

Welcome to our “Treasures
of the World” sale! Within these
pages you will find as exciting
an array of coins from around
the world as we have ever had
the privilege to present. While
Bowers and Merena has been
most noted for our presenta¬
tions of the finest collections of
U.S. coins (names like Garrett,
Eliasberg, Norweb, and Childs
spring to mind), we have always
enjoyed world coins and the unique challenges they
present for both collectors and students. Indeed, we love
coins of the world!

The current sale will join others like the Dundee
Collection (which we sold in conjunction with Spink
many years ago), the Blauvelt, Iberoamerican and Fleet of
1715 sale, the famed Guia Collection of world gold coins
(the most valuable collection of world gold coins sold in
America up to that time), our Tower Hill Collection sale,
and the world-class cabinet of Canadian material formed
by the late Ambassador and Mrs. R. Henry Norweb in a
“subset of Bowers and Merena sales revolving around
world coins. This catalogue upholds that tradition quite
nicely, to our biased perspective at least.

Collecting world coins is an avocation bounded only
by the creativity of the enthusiast involved. Some enjoy
collecting the coins of their ancestral homeland, or they
are fascinated by crown-sized coins in general, or perhaps
a particular period in history speaks to them more than
another. No matter what your particular numismatic
predilection may be, you will not have to search to find
something appealing among these many lots of material.
Perhaps you’ll even be engaged to pursue a brand-new
specialty altogether!

In comparison to some other popular collectible fields

(U.S. coins included), a vast proportion of world coins
may be fairly described as scarce or even rare , even if they
are not expensive. Those who would seek only coins in
Uncirculated grade may be disappointed in many special¬
ized fields, as such coins simply do not exist, but they may
also discover that finding truly choice specimens often
takes more patience than money. Many choice examples
in terms of condition are within these pages, accurately and
carefully described by our team of cataloguers, so that even
those who do not have the opportunity to view the coins
will know exactly what they are getting. You will also find
that many choice pieces have been graded by one of the
third-party grading services. Their interpretations of grade
have been included in the descriptions, but should “certi¬
fied” coins not be your particular cup of tea, so to speak,
such pieces are readily removed from their holders for
inclusion in an album, cabinet, or whatever your preferred
method of storage or display may be.

The highlights of this sale are manifold — certainly
coins for collectors of every taste and interest. The group¬
ing of coins of the ancient world is as vast as any we’ve
offered, including some splendid Roman bronzes and a
fine array of types from the Greek world. These are the
characters you’ve read about, as have generations of people
with an interest in history — Caesar, Caligula, Marcus
Aurelius, and more — whose names are as familiar today as
they were 1000 or more years ago. A nice grouping of
popular ancient coins from the British Isles are included,
as are their later counterparts from the Anglo-Saxons to
modern times. We’ve always enjoyed British coins, as the
history of that nation closely parallels our own, and we re
pleased to have brought together so many nice specimens
from a number of different advanced cabinets.

Gold has always had an appeal all its own, and collect¬
ing gold coins of the world is as popular as ever. From
Afghanistan (whose coins have become vastly more popu¬
lar recently, as do the coins of any land which dominates

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world headlines it seems) to Yugoslavia, the wealth of
hundreds of different nations has manifested itself in the
yellow metal. Spanish colonial gold coins, the stuff of
treasure lore and the burgeoning wealth of the Western
Hemisphere from the time of its discovery to the time of
the great revolutionary upheaval of the early 1 9th century,
are present in numbers from the mints at Potosi, Santiago,
Bogota, Popayan, Mexico, and Lima. Two of the finest
Canadian gold coins to ever be offered are included,
together since the time of they were struck in 1 9 1 2. Those
interested in the gold coins of the Orient will find much
to love about this sale, from the extremely rare Yuan Shi-
Kai dollar in gold to the always popular kobans of Japan.
Continental issues from Austria, Belgium, France, Ger¬
many, and Switzerland, among other nations, are rife with
rare types and fine examples, with the Swiss section
worthy of special note. From ancient to modern, if gold is
what attracts you, then reading and bidding in this sale
will be a pleasure.

We have always enjoyed “shipwreck” coins here, with
their concomitant tales of nautical misadventure, discov¬
ery, and the joyous recovery of the sea’s treasures. These
appeal to our sense of history and adventure - large
proportions of the treasures of the Fleet of 1715, the S.S.
Brother Jonathan, and the famed S.S. Central A merica h ave
passed through our halls, each with a different splendid
story of survival. In these pages the selection is more
diverse, including coins from historical shipwrecks rarely
encountered on the open market. The so-called “tumbaga
bars” are historical artifacts that transcend the world of
numismatics, as metallic first-hand witnesses to the con¬
quest of Mexico by the Spanish forces under Hernan
Cortes. This is the largest such offering of these bars since
their c(iscovery about a decade ago, and this grouping
represents the last such intact group from this wreck —
once dispersed, those with a mind to add one to their own
holdings may find locating even a single bar to be a
significant challenge. Beyond those fascinating ingots cast
at the moment of the “discovery” of the wealth of the New
World, many other tales of “shipwrecks and salvage
beckon, to borrow a term from scholar Thomas Sebring
(whose own collection we sold some years ago). Among
these, an extremely rare and important “royal” eight reales
of the partnership of the assayers F and oD at the Mexico
City mint has garnered much attention and notice, this
coming from the Lucayan Beach wreck site, ca. 1 628. We
are also pleased to bring to market a selection of coins from

the wreck of the Auguste , a ship which carried recently
expelled Franco-Americans away from Canada only sev¬
eral months after the fall of that nation in the French and
Indian War. Clumps of cob coins, worthy of display, and
a fascinating “treasure chest” artifact from the Reygersdahl
will no doubt interest many.

Finally, crowns and minors from around the world

will take center stage. The first dated crown, the 1486
thaler of Archduke Sigismund of Tyrol, one of a number
of fine coins from the estate of noted dealer Jay Roe, is
endlessly popular. A 1768 Potosi Pillar eight reales and a
Brazilian 1 832-R 960 reis, both gem quality or nearly so,
will appeal to specialists in choice crowns of Latin America,
as will other specimens. Our North American neighbors,
Canada and Mexico, are both well represented. We are
very pleased with the quality of pieces from Switzerland
included herein, including nearly every variety of “shoot¬
ing thaler” and a number of choice types from different
cantons. Thalers and fractions from the German States
appear in great diversity, with many pieces being of
splendid, even unheard of, quality. Collectors of ham¬
mered British coins will find a great selection of rare types
and popular monarchs, with pennies of Eadgar, Alfred,
and Edward the Martyr making appearances in addition
to a fine trio of Newark Besieged coins. An extremely rare
1791 Proof Set from Sierra Leone, from the famed Pittman
cabinet, would highlight any sale; this one is certainly no
different in that regard.

For overseas bidders, we advise you to carefully note
the Terms of Sale if you have not bid with us before;
payment will be accepted in U.S. funds only. All bidders
are invited to view photographs of any single-coin lot on
our website, www.bowersandmerena.com, and you may
also follow along with the live action on our eBay “Live
Auction” page — an exciting way to participate or just
watch the action unfold! Such technologies were unheard
of even a few years ago, and those using them to their
advantage will have a greater chance at success.

However you participate, in person, by mail, fax, or
email, or over the Internet, be sure to be a part of this
incredible event. Best of luck in your bidding.

Sincerely,

Q. David Bowers

President, Bowers and Merena Galleries

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Our Consignors

DR. IQHN WESTEL ROWE

"Jay Roe” (1924-2000)

Numismatic scholar and enthusiast extraordinaire

Dr. John Westel Rowe — Jack to family and friends, and
“Jay Roe” to coin collectors everywhere — was born Septem¬
ber 3, 1924 in New York. He spent his early years in
Scarsdale, and summered at his grandfather’s wilderness
island retreat on Stony Lake in Ontario, Canada, just the sort
of place to evoke thoughts of history, adventure, and ro¬
mance. His beloved grandfather was an eminent U.S. Con¬
stitutional scholar and a professor at Princeton University.
An advisor to both the Chinese and Japanese governments,
Jack’s grandfather also represented China at the Geneva
Opium Conferences in the early 1 920s. In fact, according to
his wife Marieli, young Jack thought he was Chinese as a
child, as his house was filled with mementos from his
grandfather’s frequent trips to the Orient! Jack finished his
public school education at Scarsdale High School, and
afterwards did a stint in the Navy during World War II.

After the war, Jack Rowe majored in Organic Chemistry
with a minor in geology at the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, Cambridge, where he finished his under¬
graduate studies in the field. While at M.I.T., he became
an avid alpinist, canoeist, mountain climber, sailor, and
skier, and eventually became president of M.I.T.’s her¬
alded Outing Club. He also helped found the M.I.T.
Bridge Club, and added his aircraft pilot license to his
already broad credentials. An avid square-dancer, Jack
greatly enjoyed weekly get-togethers at the then-famous
Ralph Page New England Square Dances.

After graduation from M.I.T., Jack started graduate school
at the University of Colorado in Boulder. While there, he
climbed all of Colorado’s 32 peaks over 14,000 feet in
height, popularly known as the “Fourteeners.” His original
intention was to take his Ph.D. and Masters there, but the
school’s curriculum was not as challenging as he desired, and
instead he finished only his Master’s Degree in Colorado.

Jack Rowe soon found his niche in the study of the
chemistry of natural products, a field that was filled with
unknowns and great potential at the time. His studies and
new-found interests led him to the Swiss Federal Institute

of Technology in Zurich, Switzerland, a school that was
often referred to as the “Swiss M.I.T.” There he earned his
Ph.D. in 1956. Shortly afterward, Jack began his long
career as a research chemist with the U.S. Forest Products
Laboratory, a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA). His wife, Marieli, relates that Jack “never tired of
his love of chemistry, of discovery, of teaching (which was
one of his real gifts), of working with scientists near and far,
and of the adventures in travel and meeting people and
other cultures that came with his chosen profession.” His
work was located at the University of Wisconsin, in Madi¬
son, the city where he lived for decades with his wife and
family, spending the remainder of his days there.

Jack and Marieli Rowe first met in 1947 on a Dartmouth
College Outing Club weekend ski trip, both of them presi¬
dents of their respective college Outing Clubs (M.I.T. and
Swarthmore). Their romance blossomed, and they were
married on June 26, 1949, in the chapel of the famous
Riverside Church in New York City. Their amazing honey¬
moon lasted all summer and included climbing the Grand
Tetons at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and back-packing
through the Canadian Rockies. As Marieli Rowe related to
us, “Throughout our 50 and one-half years together, it was
an exciting ride. We hiked, climbed (including the
Matterhorn, and Jack climbed a few that I didn t), skied,
canoed, and traveled extensively both in the LJ.S. and
abroad. Much of our out-of-doors life was spent with our

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three sons, and much of the travel was related to professional
meetings and the like. There was always music and the arts.
Jack loved opera. He had always been fascinated by flying,
and after we located to Madison, he finished his training and
bought a plane. We became a flying family after that, and
now two of our three sons are also pilots, both of them
owning the same type of plane that Jack did.”

A life-long collector of various things, including stamps as
a youth. Jack’s secret love was bolo ties, those colorful string
ties typically associated with the American Southwest, of
which he owned several hundred different pieces. He was
also an avid collector of numismatic and exonumia items
that related to lighter-than-air travel, primarily zeppelins,
assembling one of the premier collections of its kind.

When signs of failing health first appeared, Jack person¬
ally dispersed portions of his collection piece by piece,
making sure that other collectors in the field received first
opportunity at the rarities in his collection. Perhaps his
favorite collection was his “Metals in Numismatics” collec¬
tion, an award-winning group that featured examples of
every metallic composition ever used for coinage, metals
ranging from gold and silver to such things as iron, obscure
niobium, and the even more esoteric tantalum.

Jay Roe became well known in numismatics, and was
always a liked, enjoyed, and appreciated person at gather¬
ings of collectors. He was very modest about his accom¬
plishments, and only through the present words in “his”
catalogue will most numismatists realize for the first time
the scope of his other interests and accomplishments.

His memberships included the American Numismatic
Association, theToken and Medal Society, and the Society
of Private and Pioneer Numismatics, among others.

Of course. Jay Roe’s name will forever be synonymous with
the collecting and study of California Small Denomination
gold pieces (or California Fractional gold, as some are wont to
call those little gold links to the days of the Gold Rush). He
carefully gathered over a long period of years, combined with
connoisseurship, what will probably be remembered as the
finest and most complete collection ever assembled. As his
wife summed up for us, “Jack always had a keen interest in the
sciences, nature, music, in history and world civilizations, and
he was enchanted with their infinite connections.”

Jay passed away, of lymphoma, on February 1 5, 2000, at
the age of 75, leaving a rich legacy of warm and wonderful
memories to his family, his friends, and to a wide circle of
numismatists.

His accomplishments will be further preserved when a
new edition of the Breen-Gillio book on California Small
Denomination Gold, now in preparation with Robert D.
Leonard, Jr., as coordinating editor, is published and will
be largely illustrated with his coins and will utilize his
research notes, and, separately, when his incredible collec¬
tion of this specialty will be showcased in a special Bowers
and Merena Galleries sale.

The present catalogue features many of Dr. John Westel
Rowe’s (“Jay Roe” to most readers) treasures in world
coins. All were selected with loving care, and many are ol
special quality, value, interest, or all in combination.

Dr. Paul Harwell

Contributing a marvelous consignment to our sale is Dr.
Paul Harwell, and thus we devote a few lines to him and his
accomplishments.

Dr. Harwell has enjoyed a lifelong passion for history,
which has driven an enthusiastic interest in coins since his
teenage years. Coming from an American family ol long
standing, (his father’s earliest ancestor on this continent
arrived at Jamestown in 1 620), his first interest was in coins
of the United States. An historian by education and
profession, Dr. Harwell explored his earlier family history
in England fueling a 25-year passion for English ham¬
mered coins, which resulted in his extensive collection
consigned to this sale.

A professor of American history, Dr. Harwell considers
his last lecturing position in Westminister College at the

prestigious Oxford University the highlight of his career,
and one of the most fondly remembered times in his life.

During his own investigations into his family history, he
learned that his family line can be traced back to King
Henry II, of England. Further, his family name is from the
town ol Harwell on the bank ol the I hames.

In addition to his interest in coins, which extends to
include several areas beyond his present consignment, Dr.
Harwell has been a long time collector of stamps, presiden¬
tial autographs, Lincolniana, early American furniture,
Persian rugs, and many other interesting items, though his
54 years as an ordained United Methodist minister has
guided his life and brought him more joy than all of his
collections combined. To visit with Paul lor a day, is to
meet a truly unique and fascinating individual.

— John Pack, Director of Auctions

iOWF.RS AND ML.RENA GALLERIES

Another fine
Bowers and
Merena sale
is about to

begin. . .

Session One

Wednesday evening
June 5, 6:00 PM Sharp

Ancient Coins: Lots 1-244
World Gold Coins: Lots 245-607
Coins of the World: Lots 608-801

ANCIENT COINS

Coins of the Greek world

1 Celtic Gaul, Channel Islands. Billon stater (6.39g.), 1st century
B.C.- 1st century A. D. Obverse: Stylized male head r. Reverse: Styl¬
ized horse r., charioteer above, boar beneath. De la Tour 22, 6598.
Mint State for the issue, nice brown patina, excellent metal quality.
Some strike flatness. A superb example of this usually flawed issue.

(Est. $200-400)

2 A septette of silver coins of Spain and Gaul, mainly from the 2nd

century B.C., all Fine to Very Fine and toned with minor strike and
surface imperfections. 1 he five Spanish coins are all drachms, similar
in fabric to a Roman denarius, with obv. bearded male head, rev.
horseman riding, couching lance: ft luriaso (3) ft Osca u
Segobriga. With two Gallic coins of Massalia: ft drachm, obv. head
of Artemis, rev. lion standing ft obol, obv., Apollo head, rev. four-
spoked wheel with ethnic. (Total: 7 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

J Octette of '1st century B.C. cast billon and base metal coins of the
Celts in Gaul, Belgic Gaul and Britain, each approximately 18 mm
to 20 mm in diameter and of ‘“dumpy” fabric. All are interesting,
most are attractive, grades range from Fine to Choice Very Fine, each
with some degree of encrustation or porosity: ft Gaul. Issues of the
Leuci and related issues with a degraded head/boar design: ft
CCCBM III 412 ☆ CCCBM III 430 ☆ CCCBM III 431 ☆
CCCBM III 432. Obverse with two goats facing, rev. wolf and boar
facing: ☆ CCCBM III 467. Obverse with bucranium, rev. animal
and serpent: ft CCCBM III 514. Obverse with male head, rev. ante¬
lope: ☆ CCBM IIII S344. Britain. Issue of the Cantii(?): ☆ BMC
706. (Total: 8 pieces) (Est- $250-350)

4 Britain. Gallo-Belgic. 150-50 B.C. AV stater. Gallo-Belgic E,
Ambiani. 6.1 gm. Blank / Celticized horse. S. 11. Near Extremely
Fine. A nicely centered and desirable specimen. (Est. $400-600)
From Coin Galleries’ sale of April 1999, Lot 1211.

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5 Britain. Tincommius. Late 1st century B.C. -early 1st Century
A.D. AV quarter stater. 1.2 gm. COMF on tablet / Horse left, 1 1
above C below. BMC 842-851. S. 80. Extremely Fine/ Very Fine,
small area of disturbance below horse. (Est. $250-300)

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6 Britain. Tincommius. Late 1st century B.C. -early 1st century A.D.
AV quarter stater. 1.1 gm. COMF on tablet / Horse left, 1 I above
C below. BMC 842-851. S.80. Extremely Fine/ Very Fine.

(Est. $300-350)

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7 Britain. Eppilus. Ca. late 1st century B.C.-early 1st century A.D.
AR unit. 1.3 gm. Roman style head right / Boar right, EPPI above.
BMC 106 Iff. S. 100. Near Extremely Fine. Silver gray and boldh
struck. (Est. $200-250)

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Selection of 1st century B.C. silver coins of the Attrebates, a Celtic
nation in East Anglia, Britain. All Choice Very Fine, the first and last
slightly off: ☆ 'unit' of Eppillus with obv. crescent between the in¬
scriptions REX CALLE, rev. eagle standing r., wings open, EPP be¬
low (BMC 10l6ff) ☆ ‘minim’, perhaps of Caratacus with obv.
shield’ inscribed CARA, rev. winged horse r. (BMC 2385ff) 9?
'minim' ol Verica with obv. two-handled vessel containing thrysus
flanked by two cornucopias, rev. eagle flying 1., wings open (BMC
1543flf). (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

Britain. The Dobunni. Uninscribed. A study group of seven regular
issue silver units. Mid 1st century B.C. -mid 1st century A.D. All are
Fine to Very Fine; corrosion on two. BMC 2950-301 1. S. 378. (To¬
tal: 7 pieces) (Est. $350-450)

Britain. The Dobunni. Irregular Series. Mid 1st century B.C. A mid
1st century A.D. A group of three silver units: ☆ Regular series. 1.1
gm. S. 377. Near Extremely Fine, slightly granular with traces of lus¬
tre ☆ Irregular series. 0.7 gm. S. 378. Near Extremely Fine, slightly
granular ☆ Irregular series. .9 gm VA 1185-1. Fair. (Total: 3 pieces)

(Est. $200-250)

Britain. The Dobunni. Uninscribed. Two AR units, mid 1st century
B.C. -mid 1st century A.D. Both coins near Very Fine: ☆ Regular series
issue. 1.1 gm. Head right/ Triple tailed horse left. BMC 2981, S. 377
.☆ Uninscribed “irregular” series issue. 1.0 gm. Wheel below horse on
reverse. BMC 3015, S. 378. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $200-250)

Both pieces from Sotheby’s sale of the Stack Collection , April 1999, Lot
115.

Britain. Celtic Inscribed. Anted. Mid 1st century B.C. -mid 1st cen¬
tury A.D. AR unit. .5 gm. Crude head? / [AJNTED over a horse.
BMC 3032-3038, S. 380. Very Fine. A trifle granular, two tiny chips,
sharp and appealing. (Est. $200-250)

Britain. Celtic Inscribed. Anted. Mid 1st century B.C.- mid 1st cen¬
tury A.D. A pair of AR units; both VF. BMC 3043-3055, S. 382.
Each is a bit grainy, and one shows some green encrustation. (Total: 2
pieces) (Est. $200-250)

Rare “Corio” Stater

Britain. The Dobunni. Western gold of “Corio. Mid 1st century
B.C.-mid 1st century A.D. AV stater. 5.5 gm. Leaf / Triple tailed horse
right, wheel below. BMC 3064-3102, S. 386. Very Fine, bold. Pale
rose-gold, sharply struck with some light hairlines on obverse noted for
accuracy. A desirable specimen of this rare type. (Est. $900-1 ,200)

Quartette of 1st century B.C. silver “units” and “half-units” of the
East Anglian Celts in Britain, more exactly attributed to the Iceni, c.
35-25 B.C. All have Celticized versions of the boar/horse design, and
all are Very Fine or better with some faint porosity: ☆ Unit. BMC
3473 ff (2) ☆ Unit. BMC 3445 9s half unit. BMC 3517. Strike im¬
perfections. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $300-500)

16 Trio of three 1st century B.C. silver ‘units’ of the Celts in Gaul and

East Anglia, Britain, each featuring Celticized versions of the human
head/horse design: 9s BMC 3538. Fine 9s BMC 3556ff (from the is¬
sue often described as depicting Queen Boudicia). Toned Very Fine
or better 9s Gaul. Unit of the type CCCBM II 508. Toned Very Fine
or better, struck off center. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

1 7 Selection of 1st century B.C. silver ‘units’ of the Celts in Britain, each
of the ‘pattern/horse’ series emanating from East Anglia. Includes
one with ANTED in monogram form (BMC 3960ff), three in¬
scribed ECEN (BMC 4033ff) and three similarly inscribed ECE
(BMC 4348ff). All Choice Very Fine with some faint porosity or
strike imperfections as is typical for the issues. (Total: 7 pieces)

(Est. $400-600)

18 Celts of the Danubian Region. AR drachm (3.74g.), 3rd century

B.C. Obverse: Head r. of Heracles wearing Nemean lion’s scalp. Re¬
verse: Zeus seated 1., holding scepter and eagle, Philip Ill’s name be¬
hind, monogram before. Cf. Price B42. Choice Very Fine, well cen¬
tered. A nice example of this charming coinage, imitative ol the well-
recognized coins of the Macedonian Kingdom under Alexander the
Great and his near-contemporaries. (Est. $100-200)

19 A large grouping of Celtic billon coins and fractions of coins. The

highlight is a Dacian tetradrachm of the Aninoasa-Dobresti type de¬
grading the standard types of the Philip II of Macedon tetradrachm
(Allen-Nash 31), Very Fine or better, of good silver with some
scratches. The balance is whole, fractional, broken and cut pieces
from uninscribed billon Celtic issues of southwestern Britain featur¬
ing severely degraded designs of a human head and a horse (largely
BMC 2547-2731 and 2790-2859). All Very Fine or better, generally
encrusted. (Total: 17 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

20 Quintette of academically interesting, early Greek silver coins span¬

ning the shores of the Mediterranean. All are Fine to Very Fine with
some form of porosity, surface damage or imperfect strike: ☆ stater
of Taras, Calabria, c. 480-470 B.C., obv. rider on dolphin, rev. four-
spoked wheel (Dewing 129) 9s drachm of Thebes, Central Greece, c.
510 B.C., obv. shield, rev. mill sail incuse punch (Dewing 1501) 9?
stater of Corinth, c. 515-480 B.C., obv. Pegasus flying, rev. Athena
head in deep incuse (Dewing 1720) ☆ 1/3 stater or tetrobol of
Aradus, Phoenica, c. 450-400 B.C., obv. Marine deity holding dol¬
phins, rev. galley above hippocamp (BMC 7) 9s stater of Tyre, Phoe¬
nicia, c. 400-370 B.C., obv. Melqart riding hippocamp above waves
and dolphin, rev. owl before Egyptian scepter and flail (Dewing
2671). (Total: 5 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

21 A quartette of silver didrachms of Taras in Calabria of the 4th

through 3rd centuries B.C., all choice Very Fine with minor strike
imperfections: 9? three with obv. horseman, rev. boy, holding distaff,
riding dolphin (Vlasto 583, 792 and 803) 9? one with obv. head of
nymph, rev. horseman crowning his horse, dolphin above and lion
below (Vlasto 1020). (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $500-700)

22 Calabria, Taras. AR didrachm (6.42g.), c. 272-235 B.C. Obverse:
Youth 1. on horse it crowns, magistrate inscriptions in field. Re¬
verse: Taras 1. on dolphin, holding Trident and cantharus, ethnic
below. Vlasto 831. Choice Very Fine, well centered. Attractive and
bright. (Est. $300-400)

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23 Calabria, Taras. AR didrachm (6.55g.), c. 272-235 B.C. Obverse:

Youth 1. on horse it crowns, magistrate inscriptions in field. Re¬
verse: Taras 1. on dolphin, raising Trident, owl behind ethnic be¬
low. Vlasto 836-41. Choice Very Fine, well centered and well struck
for the issue. (Est. $450-650)

24 Calabria, Taras. AR drachm (3.27g.), c. 302-281 B.C. Obverse:

Head r. of Athena, wearing crested helmet decorated with Scylla. Re¬
verse: Owl standing facing on olive spray, ethnic behind, club and
IOP before. Vlasto 1054-7. Choice Very Fine, darkly toned. Attrac¬
tive. (Est. $200-300)

25 A quartette of South Italian silver fractions of the 4th through 3rd cen¬
turies B.C., all Very Fine with minor strike imperfections except where
noted: ☆ drachm from Taras in Calabria, obv. helmeted head of
Athena, rev. owl standing 'w' diobol from Taras in Calabria, obv. hel¬
meted head of Athena, rev. Heracles wrestling the Nemean lion. Off-
center ☆ obol from Taras in Calabria with a cantharus on both sides.
Off-center ☆ diobol of Metapontum in Lucania, obv. helmeted head
of Athena, rev. ear of wheat. Fine. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

Lucania, Metapontum. AR stater (7.74g.), c. 510-480 B.C. Obverse:
Far of barley, META upward. Reverse: Design of obverse, except eth¬
nic, incuse. Noe 181. Extremely Fine or nearly so, well-hidden
planchet flaw, sharply struck and nicely toned. (Est. $700-1,000)

Lucania, Metapontum. AR didrachm (7.87g.), c. 330-280 B.C.
Obverse: Head 1. of Demeter, wreathed in grain. Reverse: Barley
ear with small griffin on leaf, ethnic at r. Johnston Class C6.
Choice Very Fine, well centered on a tight flan. Charming symbol.

(Est. $300-400)

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Lucania, Thurium, 4th century B.C. AR triobol (1.16g.). Obverse:
Head r. of Athena wearing crested helmet decorated with wing. Re¬
verse: Bull butting r. being crowned by Nike flying above, ethnic
below. SNG ANS 1164. Choice Very Fine, nicely toned and well
centered. A wonderful fraction. (Est. $250-350)

Lucania, Velia. AR didrachm (7.38g.), c. 300-270 B.C. Obverse:
Head 1. of Athena, wearing crested helmet decorated with Griffin;
IE in square behind, A above. Reverse: Lion 1., attacking stag, eth¬
nic above. Williams 54 Iff. Choice Very Fine, well centered, a few
scratches on right side of obverse. A thoroughly attractive specimen
of an appealing type. (Est. $300-400)

A selection of attractive ancient Greek bronzes spanning the Medi¬
terranean from Italy and Greece to Asia, the Holy Land and Egypt, of
the 4th century B.C. through the 1st century A.D. A varied and in¬
teresting group, generally Very Fine or better, nicely struck and with
decent patinas and surfaces. Includes issues of the Bretii in Bruttium,
the Macedonian Kingdom, various city-states in Asia Minor, the Bar
Kochba War in Judaea and the Ptolemaic kings of Egypt. Your collec¬
tion of ancient bronzes could begin here. (Total: 16 pieces)

(Est. $500-800)

Bruttium, Locri Epizephyrii. AR “Corinthian stater (8.70g.), c.
317-310 B.C. Obverse: Pegasus flying L, fulmen below. Reverse:
Helmeted head 1. of Athena, ethnic before. SNG ANS 515. Mint
State, bright and sharply struck. A gem. (Est. $500-700)

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Sicily, Syracuse, under King Agathodes, 317-289 B.C. Electrum 12 -1/2
litrae(?) (1.77g.), c. 310-300 B.C. Obverse: Laureate head I. of
Apollo. Reverse: Syracusan ethnic at sides of lyre. Dewing 937-939.
Fine. Well centered, though heavily worn and with edge test cut at
truncation of Apollo’s bust. An unusual electrum piece in that it ex¬
hibits such extensive circulation. (Est. $100-150)

Sicily, Syracuse, under King Agathocles, 317-289 B.C. AR reduced
“Corinthian” stater (6.67g.), c. 304-289 B.C. Obverse: Helmeted
head r. of Athena. Reverse: Pegasus flying 1. Pegasi II, p. 615, 18.
Extremely Fine or nearly so. Some minor die and surface imperfec¬
tions which do not seriously detract. (Est. $250-350)

From Stack’s sale of May 1982, Lot 1261.

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34 A trio of tiny archaic Greek types: Macedon: Uncertain mint (pos¬
sibly Tragi los). AR obol, 6th-5th century BC. SNG Cop. 463. VF.
Obverse head ot Hermes in petasos, reverse quadripartite incuse
square ☆ Macedon: Uncertain mint (possibly Tragilos). AR obol,
6th-5th century BC. SNG Cop. 466. F, scratches. Obverse horse
head, reverse quadripartite incuse square ☆ Ionia: Uncertain mint.
AR fraction (0.77 gm.), 6th-5th century BC. SNG Tub. 2749.
Crude F. Obverse archaic head 1., reverse quadripartite incuse square
(Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $175-230)

35 Macedonian Kingdom. Perdikkas II, 454-413 B.C. AR tetrobol
(1.88g.). Obverse: Horse prancing r. Reverse: Crested Corinthian
helmet r. within double-linear border in incuse square. BMC 8.
Fine, well centered, partially patinated surfaces. (Est. $75-150)

38 Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III the Great, 336-323 B.C. AV
stater (8. 52g. ) of Babylon, c. 311-305 B.C. Obverse: Helmeted
head r. of Athena. Reverse: Nike standing I., holding wreath and
ship’s mast, monogram in wreath at her feet. Price 3745. Choice
Very Fine and well centered, though with some smoothing and mi¬
nor scratches in fields. (Est. $1,000-1,500)

Lovely Philip II Stater

36 Macedonian Kingdom. Philip II, 359-336 B.C. AV stater (8.57g.)
of Amphipolis, c. 340-328 B.C. Obverse: Laureate head r. of
Apollo. Reverse: Charioteer driving biga r., ivy leaf and Philip’s
name below. Le Rider, pi. 75, 66. Choice Very Fine, fine style. The
planchet a bit tight, affecting only the reverse. (Est. $1,400-1,800)

Lustrous Stater of Macedon

37 Macedonian Kingdom. Type of Alexander III, struck under Phillip
III. AV stater. Abydos mint, ca. 323-317 B.C. Obverse: Head of
Athena r. in Corinthian helmet. Reverse: Nike standing 1., name
behind and monogram in foreground. Price P36. Choice Ex¬
tremely Fine and on a broad planchet. Lustrous rich yellow gold. A
few minor scratches are noted above Athena’s head, minor rim push
at 12:00. A boldly struck and well-centered specimen with excellent
eye appeal. (Est. $ 1 ,200- 1 ,800)

This coin was part of an award-winning display of coinage metals throughout his¬
tory by the late Jay Roe. Chosen as the example of gold in that exhibit, in large part
because the classic Saint-Gaudens $20 gold piece of the United States was inspired
by President Theodore Roosevelt’s examination of “some gold coins of Alexander the
Great”; Roosevelt noted he was “struck by their high relief.”

From the Jay Roe Collection.

39 Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III the Great, 336-323 B.C. AV
stater (8.5 1 g- ) ofSidon, c. 333-305B.C. Obverse: Helmeted head r.
of Athena. Reverse: Nike standing 1., holding wreath and ship’s
mast, caduceus beneath her wing. Price 3458. Fine, the obverse off
center. Cleaned and with numerous marks and areas of smoothing in
fields and on edges, indicating use in jewelry. (Est. $500-800)

Exceptional Alexander Tetradrachm

40 Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III the Great, 336-323 B.C. AR
tetradrachm (17.18g.) of Miletus in Ionia, c. 323-319 B.C. Ob¬
verse: Head r. of Heracles wearing Nemean lion’s scalp. Reverse:
Zeus seated 1., holding scepter and eagle, Alexander’s name behind,
and title below, grain ear before. Price 2099. Choice Extremely
Fine, nicely toned, well centered and of pleasant style. An excep¬
tional coin. (Est. $600-800)

41 Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III the Great, 336-323 B.C. AR
tetradrachm (17.1 lg.) of Side in Pamphylia, c. 325-320 B.C. Ob¬
verse: Head r. of Heracles wearing Nemean lion’s scalp. Reverse:
Zeus seated 1., holding scepter and eagle, Alexander’s name behind,
and title below. Price 2948. Choice Very Fine, well centered, pleas¬
ant style. (Est. $300-400)

42 Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III the Great, 336-323 B.C. AR
tetradrachm (16.83g.) of Babylon, c. 325-323 B.C. Obverse: Head r.
of Heracles wearing Nemean lion’s scalp. Reverse: Zeus seated 1., hold¬
ing scepter and eagle, Alexander’s name behind, M before. Price 3602.
Extremely Fine and struck in high relief, two discreet test cuts and
slight graininess. Silver gray with lots of eye appeal. (Est. $250-330)

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3 Frio of silver tetradrachms of the Macedonian Kingdom, one in the
name of Alexander III the Great, 336-323 B.C., and two in the name
of his successor Philip III, 323-317 B.C., both with obv. head r. of
Heracles wearing Nemean lions scalp, rev. Zeus seated I., holding scep¬
ter and eagle, with the King’s name behind. Fine to Very Fine, one
heavily worn, the other two attractive, though one with a severe test
punch or cavity in Heracles’ ear. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

4 A pair of silver drachms of the Macedonian Kingdom, both grading
Choice Extremely Fine, with obv. head r. of Heracles wearing
Nemean lion’s scalp, rev. Zeus seated 1., holding scepter and eagle,
with the King’s name behind: "ft Alexander III the Great, 336-323
B.C., struck after his death at Colophon (Price 1792). Pleasantly
toned with a softly struck reverse 'ft Philip III, 323-317 B.C., struck
at Sardes, Lydia (Price P99). Bright and well struck. (Total: 2 pieces)

(Est. $300-400)

Pleasing Perseus Tetradrachm

5 Macedonian Kingdom. Perseus, 178-168 B.C. AR tetradrachm

(15.35g.). Obverse: Diademed head r. of Perseus. Reverse: Eagle
standing r. on fulmen, royal inscriptions and three monograms in
field, all in wreath with plough below. SNG Ashmolean 3276.
Choice Very Fine, nicely toned. (Est. $800-1,200)

6 Varied group of ancient silver coins of Greece and Asia, generally of
the 5th and 4th centuries B.C. All are Fine to Choice Very Fine, with
some strike or surface imperfections ft" hemidrachms of the Thracian
Chersonesus (4), obv. fore part of lion, head reverted, rev. bipartite
incuse ft1 a tetrobol and hemidrachm of Byzantium in Thrace, obvs.
cow and fore part of cow, revs, incuse punch and trident "ft obols of
Miletus in Ionia (3), obv. lion’s head, rev. stellate pattern; addition¬
ally, two fractions each from the island ofThasos and Rhodes, and
one each from the cities ofTerone in Macedon and Mastykites in
Lycia. A varied and interesting lot. (Total: 15 pieces)

(Est. $300-500)

7, Thrace, Maroneia. AR Persic drachm (2.74g.), c. 400-350 B.C. Ob¬
verse: Fore part 1. of horse, HP in field. Reverse: Grape cluster on
vine and MA, all within shallow incuse square with dotted border.
BMC 33. Extremely Fine or nearly so, well centered and struck.
Some light porosity behind and below horse. (Est. $150-200)

8 Thrace, Byzantium. AR octobol (4.82g.), c. 235-220 B.C. Obverse:
Veiled head r. of Demeter. Reverse: Poseidon, holding trident and
aphalstion, seated r. on rock, monogram before, magistrate’s name in
exergue. BMC 27var. Very Fine, well centered, lightly grainy surfaces
with two pits on the reverse. Rare issue. (Est. $150-200)

From CNA’s sale II, November 1987, Lot 83-

49 Thrace, Mesembria. AR tetradrachm (16.30g.), c. 175-125 B.C.
Obverse: Head r. of Heracles wearing Nemean lion’s scalp. Reverse:
Zeus seated I., holding scepter and eagle, flanked by name and title
of Alexander the Great, Corinthian helmet and letters before,
monogram below throne. Price 1068. Choice Extremely Fine,
sharply struck on a compact ovoid planchet. Lustrous and splendidly
attractive. (Est. $250-350)

50 Thrace, Mesembria. AR tetradrachm ( 1 6.62g. ) , c. 175-125 B.C.
Obverse: Head r. of Heracles wearing Nemean lion’s scalp. Reverse:
Zeus seated 1., holding scepter and eagle, flanked by name and title
of Alexander the Great, Corinthian helmet and characters before,
KO below throne. Price 1064. Extremely Fine. (Est. $250-350)

51 Thrace, Mesembria. AR tetradrachm (16.52g.), c. 175-125 B.C.

Obverse: Head r. of Heracles wearing Nemean lion’s scalp. Reverse:
Zeus seated 1., holding scepter and eagle, flanked by name and title of
Alexander the Great, Corinthian helmet and characters before, KO
below throne. Price 1064. Extremely Fine, the obverse slightly
double-struck. (Est. $250-350)

52 Thrace, Mesembria. AR tetradrachm ( 1 6. 54g.) , c. 175-125 B.C.

Obverse: Head r. of Heracles wearing Nemean lion’s scalp. Reverse:
Zeus seated 1., holding scepter and eagle, flanked by name and title of
Alexander the Great, Corinthian helmet and characters before, HB
monogram below throne. Price 1066var. Nearly Extremely Fine, al¬
most full strike on a broad planchet. (Est. $250-350)

53 Thrace, Mesembria. AR tetradrachm (16.36g.), c. 175-125 B.C.

Obverse: Head r. of Heracles wearing Nemean lion’s scalp. Reverse:
Zeus seated 1., holding scepter and eagle, flanked by name and title of
Alexander the Great, Corinthian helmet and characters before,
monogram below throne. Price 1062. Nearly Extremely Fine, the
obverse double-struck. (Est. $200-300)

54 Thracian or Scythian Kings, Koson. A V stater (8.50g.), mid- 1st
century B.C. Obverse: Procession 1. of three lictors, BR monogram
before, King’s name below. Reverse: Eagle standing 1. on scepter,
holding wreath in raised r. talon. RPC 1701. Choice Very Fine, due

more to an imperfect strike than to actual wear. This perhaps is an
issue struck for the Roman assassin Brutus. (Est. $600-800)

55 Two ancient Greek silver drachms mounted in custom modern gold-

plated bezels with suspension loops: Both are drachms of Larissa in
Thessaly, c. mid-4th century B.C., obv. facing head of the nymph
Larissa, rev. horse. The coins are Very Fine, one a bit corroded, the
other a bit mushy, the former being ideal to display the horse side,
the latter the nymph’s head. Reasonably attractive examples. ( Fotal: 2
pieces) (Est. $300-400)

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56 Thessaly, Rhodian Mercenaries issue, c. 175-170 B.C. AR drachm or
tetrobol (2.52g.). Obverse: Facing head of Apollo-Helios. Reverse:
Rose in bloom, magistrate’s name EPMAI? above. SNG Finland
793-5. Price, “The Larissa, 1968 Hoard,” Kraay- Morkholm Essays,
247. Extremely Fine, well centered and bright with only minor sur¬
face imperfections. (Est. $200-300)

Acarnania, Thyrrheium. AR “Corinthian” stater (8.42g.), c. 350-
250 B.C. Obverse: Obverse: Pegasus flying 1., T below. Reverse:
Helmeted head 1. of Athena, triple-drop earring behind. Pegasi II,
10. Choice Very Fine, well centered, excellent metal quality, though
with some strike weakness. Lustrous and most attractive for the issue.

(Est. $150-250)

58 Acarnania, Leucas. AR stater (8.4 1 g.), c. 350-250 B.C. Obverse: Pe¬

gasus flying 1., ? below. Reverse: Helmeted head 1. of Athena, lamba
and caduceus behind. BMC 57. Choice Very Fine, the obverse a bit
grainy and off center. (Est. $200-300)

59 An octette of ancient silver coins of the 4th and 3rd centuries B.C.

from Corinth and her colonies, each depicting on their obverse Pe¬
gasus. All are Fine to Very Fine, most toned, with some strike or sur¬
face imperfections: stater of Corinth, rev. helmeted head of

Athena 'm' stater of Anactorium in Acarnania, rev. helmeted head of
Athena ’m’ drachms (4), revs, head of Aphrodite 'w’ hemidrachm, rev.
head of Aphrodite 'w’ obol, rev. trident. An interesting lot. (Total: 8
pieces)

(Est. $400-600)

60 A trio of different ancient Greek silver coins of the 4th through 2nd

centuries B.C., each mounted in custom modern gold-plated bezels
with suspension loops: Includes a stater of Corinth, obv. Pegasus fly¬
ing, rev. helmeted head of Athena; a double-victoriatus of the
Thessalian league, obv. head of Zeus, rev. Athena advancing in warlike
fashion; and a hemidrachm of Sicyon, obv. Chimera advancing, rev.
dove flying. The first two coins are Choice Very Fine with serious strike
imperfections that make the reverses ideal for display, the last is Fine
with both sides off center, the obverse less so. Somewhat crude, but still
reasonably attractive coins. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $300-400)

61 An assemblage of 10 approximately dime-size ancient silver coins of

Greece from the 5th through 2nd centuries B.C. All are generally
Very Fine with some strike or surface imperfections: ☆ drachm of
Dyrrhachium, obv. head of Heracles, rev. Pegasus ☆ Aetolian League
1/4 stater, obv. head of Aetolia, rev. boar running Phocis triobol,
obv. bull’s head facing, rev. Artemis head r. in incuse square ☆
Boeotian hemidrachms (2), obv. shield, rev. cantharus in shallow
incuse square drachm of Chalkis on the island of Euboea, obv.
head of nymph, rev. eagle devouring snake triobol of the Arcadian
League, obv. head of Zeus, rev. Pan seated on rock ☆ Argos
hemidrachms (2), obv. fore part of wolf, rev. large A in shallow incuse
square ☆ hemidrachm Elis under the Achaean League, obv. head of
Zeus, rev. Elis ethnic flanking monogram of the League. A varied and
interesting lot. (Total: 10 pieces) (Est. $300-500)

62 Boeotia, Thebes. AR stater ( 12. 1 5g.), c. 371-338 B.C. Obverse: Boeotian |

shield. Reverse: Fluted amphora, magistrate’s name. BMC 151. Choice j
Very Fine, one planchet flaw and a couple of scratches on the shield.
Sharply struck and well centered for the issue. (Est. $300-400)

63 An octette of ancient silver coins of Thebes in Central Greece, each
with a Boeotian shield (or half-shield) on the obverse: & stater of the
4th century B.C., rev. Amphora, Fine with a scrape on the shield ☆ a
selection of 5th century B.C. fractions of the hemiobol and
tetartemorion denominations, revs, club, amphora and grape cluster;
all are tiny, Choice Very Fine with faintly grainy, dark surfaces. An
academic and interesting lot. (Total: 8 pieces) (Est. $300-400)

Choice Athenian Owl

Attica, Athens. AR tetradrachm (17. 15g.), c. 449-420 B.C. Obverse:
Head r. of Athena, wearing crested Attic helmet. Reverse: Owl stand¬
ing r., head facing, ethnic before, olive branch and crescent behind,
all in incuse square. BMC 132ff. Choice Extremely Fine, sharply
struck, well centered and superb old cabinet toning combine to make
this an uncommonly attractive “owl.” (Est. $1,200-1,500)

Attica, Athens. AR tetradrachm (17.01g.), c. 449-420 B.C. Ob¬
verse: Head r. of Athena, wearing crested Attic helmet. Reverse:
Owl standing r., head facing, ethnic before, olive branch and cres¬
cent behind, all in incuse square. BMC 132ff. Very Fine or better,
well centered. Very attractive with only some very minor planchet
roughness at top of obverse. (Est. $400-600)

Attica, Athens. AR tetradrachm (I6.93g.), c. 337-294 B.C. Ob¬
verse: Head r. of Athena, wearing crested Attic helmet. Reverse:
Owl standing r., head facing, ethnic before, olive branch and cres¬
cent behind, all in incuse square. Dewing 1634-6. Extremely Fine,

bright and well centered. Choice for this late issue. (Est. $400-600)

67 A quartette of silver “turtle” staters from the island of Aegina struck
c. 510-480 B.C., each depicting a sea turtle as seen from above on
their obverse, and an incuse punch divided into five sections on their
reverse. All heavily worn Fine with minor strike or surface imperfec¬
tions, including counterstamps. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $250-400)

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Mysia, Cyzicus. AE28 (9.55g.), 2nd- 1st centuries B.C. Obverse:
Laureate head r. of Apollo. Reverse: Tripod, wreath above, torch
below. BMC I67var. Choice Very Fine, sharply struck, dark brown
patina with red earthen highlights. (Est. $200-300)

Another trio of Greek silver coins mounted in custom modern gold-
plated bezels with suspension loops: All are cistophori of the king¬
dom of Pergamum (two struck at Ephesus, one at Apamaea), obv.
wreath containing the cista mystica, from which a snake emerges, rev.
bow in case between two snakes, various symbols and inscriptions in
the fields. The coins are Very Fine, the Ephesus pieces on particularly
large planchets. All three are attractive products, with the cista
mystica side most ideal to display. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $300-400)

A pair of silver diobols of Ephesus, mid-4th century B.C., each with
obv. bee as seen from above flanked by ethnic, rev. confronted heads
of two stags, ethnic above. BMC 53. Both Very Fine, or nearly so,
decently struck and attractive. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $150-200)

Lovely Lydian 1/3 Stater

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Lydia. Before Croesus (ca. 650-561 B.C.). Electrum 1/3 stater (4.71
g.). Obverse: Lion’s head r. Reverse: Incuse rectangular punch. Sear
3398, Rosen 655-656. Choice Very Fine. Lovely pale yellow gold.
Well struck with ideal centering on a nearly circular planchet. A choice
example of this popular issue. (Est. $ 1 ,200-2,000)

From the Jay Roe Collection. Purchased from Harlan Berk in April

1986.

Pleasing Lydian Half-Stater

Lydia. Time of Croesus, c. 560-546 B.C. AR half-stater (5.33 g.).
Obverse: Lion and bull confronted. Reverse: Bipartite incuse punch.
SNG von Aulock 2875. Choice Very Fine, nicely toned and well cen¬
tered. A delightful specimen of this popular type. (Est. $500-600)

73 Caria, Island of Rhodes, c. 230-205 B.C. AR didrachm (6.65g.).
Obverse: Radiate head of Sol three-quarters facing r. Reverse: Rose
in bloom with bud on stem, ethnic above, ship’s stern at left,
magistrate’s name below. SNG Finland 543. Superb Extremely Fine
and bright. Struck in high relief, only a touch of roughness toward
the lower right edge of the obverse. An artistic gem. (Est. $450-650)

74 A quartette of silver tetrobols of Dynasts of Lycia. All are attractive
with minor strike or surface imperfections ☆ 5th century B.C.,
dynast Uvug (3), each with obv. fore part of man-headed, winged
bull, rev. name of dynast behind female head, all in deep incuse
square with dotted border. All nearly Very Fine and toned ☆ 4th cen¬
tury B.C., dynast Pericles, obv. lion’s scalp facing, rev. trisceles. Ex¬
tremely Fine, though on a long, narrow planchet. (Total: 4 pieces)

(Est. $300-400)

75 Cilicia, Tarsus, under the Satrap Mazaeus, 361-334 B.C. AR stater
(11 .02g. ) . Obverse: Ba’ altars seated I. holding scepter and eagle
perched upon grape cluster and ear of grain; Aramaic letters in field
and inscription Ba’ altars’ behind. Reverse: Lion 1. attacking bull;
Aramaic monogram below and inscription ‘Mazaeus’ above. SNG
Levante 106. Mint State with prooflike fields, partly toned. Quite
well struck for the issue. (Est. $600-800)

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76 Cilicia, Celenderis. AR obol (0.83g.), c. 425-400 B.C. Obverse:
Fore part of pegasus flying 1. Reverse: Goat, recumbent r., head re¬
verted, characters above. BMC 29. Extremely Fine or nearly so.
Toned and in high relief with parts of the design missing due to the
compact planchet. A choice fraction. (Est. $150-250)

Three small silver pieces from Cilicia: is Celenderis. AR obol, 350-
333 BC. SNG v.Aul. 5642, S-5540. Fine to VF. Obverse horse r., star
above, reverse goat r., head back. Pleasant, even coin t? Tarsus. AR
obol, 4th century BC. SNG v.Aul. 5428. VF, bit rough. Obverse Baal
enthroned r., reverse head of Athena r. Nice portrait Tarsus. AR
hemiobol, 4th century BC. SNG v.Aul. Sup. 8654. Fine, dark. Ob¬
verse Baal enthroned 1., reverse male helmeted hd 1. (Total: 3 pieces)

(Est. $200-250)

Seleucid Kingdom. Alexander 1 Balas, 150 145 B.C. AR tet-
radrachm (l4.24g.) of lyre, 149/8 B.C. Obverse: Diademed and

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draped bust r. of Alexander Balas. Reverse: Eagle standing I. on
ship’s prow, palm branch over shoulder, civic club-monogram be¬
fore, date (year 164) and magistrates initials behind, regal inscrip¬
tion around. BMC 2var. Houghton CSE 745var. Extremely Fine

and boldly struck. Excellent metal quality; a choice example.

(Est. $400-600)

79 A threesome of Very Fine silver tetradrachms of the Seleucid king

Antiochus VII, 138-129 B.C., each of the same type: obv. diademed
head r. of Antiochus VII within filleted border, rev. Athena standing
1., holding Nike, spear and shield, all within laurel wreath. All three
are severely corroded in areas and with dark patination, but still
highly collectible. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $100-130)

80 Seleucid Kingdom. Antiochus VIII, 121-108/7 B.C. AR
tetradrachm (16.69g.) of Damascus, 1 18/7 B.C. Obverse: Diademed
head r. of Antiochus VIII. Reverse: Zeus crowned with crescent
standing 1., holding scepter and star, monograms, name and title at
sides, all within wreath. Newell, LSM, 97. Choice Very Fine, well
centered, the obverse a touch soft in the periphery. (Est. $250-350)

81 Phoenicia: Arados. AR twelfth stater, late 5th century BC. BMC- 15,

S-5970. VF/F. Obverse half figure of merman holding dolphins, re¬
verse prow r., dolphin below. Scarce. (Est. $75-100)

82 A dozen silver 1/12 staters of Byblos in Phoenicia, 4th century B.C.,

all with obv. war galley with hoplites above hippocamp, rev. lion at¬
tacking bull. All Very Fine or better and with some form of surface or
strike imperfection. (Total: 12 pieces) (Est. $300-500)

Choice Didrachm of Tyre

83 Phoenicia, Tyre. AR didrachm (8.42g.), c. 336-275 B.C. Obverse:
Melqart riding hippocamp r., waves and dolphin below. Reverse:
Owl standing r., head facing, Egyptian scepter and flail behind,
date (year 32) at r. BMC 37. Extremely Fine, lightly toned, sharply
struck and perfectly centered for this issue. Double-striking on the
obverse. (Est. $800-1,200)

84 Phoenicia, Tyre. AR didrachm (8.8 1 g. ), c. 336-275 B.C. Obverse:
Melqart riding hippocamp r., waves and dolphin below. Reverse:
Owl standing r., head facing, Egyptian scepter and flail behind, date
(year 33) at r. BMC 38. Choice Very Fine and beautifully toned, the
obverse off center, the reverse perfectly centered. (Est. $250-350)

This coin belongs to a series in which the dates, rendered in Phoenician letters, are
given in terms of an era. Unfortunately, scholars have not been able to determine sat¬
isfactorily to which era the dates refer - thus making these explicitly dated coins un¬
datable.

From Coin Galleries sale of April 1997, Lot 225.

85 A selection of ancient silver coins of Phoenicia. All Very Fine or better

and with some form of surface or strike imperfection: w didrachm of
Tyre, c. 336-275 B.C., obv. Melqart riding hippocamp above waves
and dolphin, rev. owl standing, Egyptian scepter and flail behind, date
(year 35) at r Hz 1/12 staters of Byblos, 4th century B.C. (5), all with
obv. war galley with hoplites above hippocamp, rev. lion attacking bull.
One broken. (Total: 6 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

86 A trio of silver tetradrachms of Phoenicia, 2nd-lst centuries B.C.,

each with the same obverse type of turreted and veiled and draped
bust r. of Tyche ☆ Aradus (2), rev. Tyche standing within laurel
wreath. One is Fine with serious strike and surface problems, the
other an attractive Choice Very Fine, though lightly grainy and with
some encrustation Sidon, rev. eagle, palm branch over wing,
standing 1. on prow of ship. Fine with serious surface and strike prob¬
lems. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $150-250)

87 Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy I, 323-283 B.C. AR tetradrachm

(13.06g.). Alexandria, 290/89 B.C. Obverse: Diademed head r. of
Ptolemy I, wearing aegis, signature of the artist behind ear. Reverse:
Eagle standing 1. on thunderbolt, regal inscription around, mono¬
gram and P in field. SNG Cop. 71. Choice Extremely Fine, beauti¬
fully toned and struck in very high relief, though some horn silver
remaining and a large chip broken from the edge before Ptolemy’s
face. (Est. $100-200)

88 A palm full of tetradrachms of the Ptolemaic kings of Egypt, ranging

from Ptolemy II, 285-246 B.C. through the second reign of Ptolemy
XII, 55-51 B.C., each Fine to Choice Very Fine. Each is of the same
basic type: obv. diademed head r. of Ptolemy I, rev. eagle standing 1.
on thunderbolt, and all but three have a significant kind of strike or
surface imperfection. (Total: 10 pieces) (Est. $450-700)

89 Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy III(?), 246-221 B.C. AR tetradrachm
(I4.07g.) of Alexandria. Obverse: Diademed head r. of Ptolemy I,
wearing aegis. Reverse: Eagle standing 1. on thunderbolt, regal in¬
scription around. SNG Cop. I67var. Extremely Fine or nearly so,
well centered, bold and attractive. (Est. $250-350)

90 Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy X, 106-88 B.C. AR tetradrachm
(13.86g.). Alexandria, 100/99 B.C.(?) Obverse: Diademed head r.
of Ptolemy I, wearing aegis. Reverse: Eagle standing 1. on thunder¬
bolt, regal inscription around, date (year 15?) in field. SNG Cop.
364. Mint State, well centered and bright. Though slight double-
striking affects the inscriptions, this is nonetheless an outstanding
example. (Est. $250-350)

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91 l wo historic Judaean coppers, one Herodian, the other from the First

Revolt against Rome. Both are Fine, the first perhaps a bit better,
both with some strike imperfection and attractive “desert" patinas: "fr
8-prutot of Herod I the Great , 40-4 B.C., obv. helmet beneath two
palm branches and star, rev. tripod-lebes with date (year 3) and
monogram in field (Hendin 486) ☆ prutah of year two of the First
Revolt, obv. amphora, rev. grape leaf on vine (Hendin 661). (Total: 2
Pieces) (Est. $200-300)

92 A large selection of various types of bronze prutot issued in the Holy

Land by the ancient Jews and Romans, all labeled “widow’s mites”
though from different periods. All are Fine to Very Fine, most
patinated or cleaned, all with at least one kind of surface or strike
imperfection. Issuers range from the Hasmonean king Alexander
Jannaeus, 103-76 B.C., to Herod Archelaus, 4 B.C.-A.D. 6, and on¬
ward to most of the Roman Procurators, whose tenures ended in
A.D. 62. All are on planchets ranging in diameter from 14mm to
18mm. (Total: 85 pieces) (Est. $150-250)

96 Nice assortment of Roman provincial bronzes, mostly of the 1 st cen¬

tury A.D., issued for the cities of Judaea and surrounding areas, all
Fine to Very Fine, most patinated or cleaned, and with at least one
kind of surface or strike imperfection. These are generally termed
“city coins” by collectors, most show portraits of Emperors or
Caesars on the obverse. Includes issues of Aelia Capitolina (Jerusa¬
lem), Caesarea (including local “Judaea Capta” issues), Gaza, Gadara,
Dora, Neapolis, Nysa-Scythopolis, Philadelphia and Raphia with a
wide variety of reverse types on planchets ranging in diameter from
16 mm to 28 mm. (Total: 30 pieces) (Est. $300-500)

97 An accumulation of Roman provincial bronzes, most (if not all) is¬

sued for the Judaean city of Ascalon, most with portraits of Emperors
or Caesars on the obverse. All are Fine to Very Fine, most patinated
or cleaned, all with at least one kind of surface or strike imperfection.
Includes a variety of reverse types on planchets ranging in diameter
from 14mm to 24mm. (Total: 53 pieces) (Est. $200-400)

93 A pair of Roman provincial bronzes relating to the Roman occupa¬
tion of Judaea: "ft A heavily worn 25mm bronze from Antioch in
Syria, seemingly of the emperor Claudius (A.D. 41-54) with a rect¬
angular countermark containing the Tenth Legions abbreviation XF
retrograde (Hendin 807). “Desert” patina and clear countermark ☆
A 22 mm portrait bronze of Domitian struck at Caesarea, rev.
Minerva, holding shield and spear, placing hand upon trophy at the
left (Hendin 749). Very Fine with attractive green patina. (Total: 2
pieces) (Est. $250-350)

The countermarked issues of the Tenth Legion are thought to have been produced
between the Jewish War (A.D. 66-70) and the Second or Bar Kochba Revolt (ca.
A.D. 132), probably earlier in that timespan rather than later. At this point in his¬
tory, the Tenth Legion was “garrisoned in Aelia Capitolina [Jerusalem],” according
to Hendin, a city they helped capture (and raze) for the Romans in A.D. 70. The
Tenth Legion was also present at the famed stand at Masada, which ended heroically
in A.D. 73. Their countermarks are a fascinating addition to any collection of coins
from the Near East.

)4 Judaea. Bar Kochba War, A.D. 132-135. AR denarius (Zuz)
(3.09g.), undated (Year 3: A.D. 134/5). Obverse: Hebrew inscrip¬
tion “Shim on” in wreath. Reverse: Hebrew inscription “For the
Freedom of Jerusalem” around upright palm branch. Mildenberg
103. Mint State with some unstruck peripheral areas revealing the
undertype. (Est. $350-500)

15 Judaea. Bar Kochba War, A.D. 132-135. AR denarius (Zuz)
(3.42g.), undated (Year 3: A.D. 134/5). Obverse: Hebrew inscrip¬
tion “Shim on” around grape cluster. Reverse: Hebrew inscription
“For the Freedom of Jerusalem” around two upright trumpets.
Mildenberg 166. Extremely Fine and exceptionally well struck.
Pleasing toning and excellent eye appeal. (Est. $350-500)

Desirable Persian Daric

98 Achaemenid Kings of Persia. AV daric (8.27g.), c. 420-350 B.C.

Obverse: The Great King striding r., holding bow and spear. Re¬
verse: Rectangular incuse punch. Carradice, RCPE, Illb, group C.
Very Fine or better, perfectly centered. (Est. $1,400-2,000)

99 Achaemenid Kings of Persia. AR siglos (5.32g.), c. 485-420 B.C.

Obverse: The Great King striding r., holding bow and spear. Reverse:
Rectangular incuse punch. Carradice, RCPE, Illb, group A-B.
Choice Very Fine, beautifully toned and nearly perfectly struck for
the issue. (Est. $200-300)

100 All interesting collection consisting of “Eastern Greek” silver and bil¬

lon coins, mainly portrait drachms from Parthia and Bactria, averag¬
ing Fine to Very Fine: common Parthian drachms of various rulers
(17) t? Parthian billon tetradrachm ofVologases V ☆ bilingual Indo-
Greek drachms of Antimachus, Menander (2), and Azilises ☆ billon
tetradrachm of the Characene king Attambelos III(?), rev. Heracles
seated. Roughly half the coins are porous, harshly cleaned, damaged
or suffering at least one kind of surface or strike imperfection. (Total:
23 pieces) (Est. $300-400)

101 Trio of portrait silver drachms from kingdoms in North-West Africa,

all Very Fine or better, toned and well centered with only minor strike
and surface imperfections: ik Numidian king Juba 1, 60-46 B.C., rev.
temple. Banker’s mark on obverse ☆ Mauretanian king Juba II, 25
B.C.-A.D. 23, (2) revs, cornucopia and scepter crossed, crescent moon
above, and sistrum with headdress ol Isis and the name of his wife
Queen Cleopatra Selene. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $400-600)

102 A marvelous variety of Greek bronzes issued by city-states and king¬

doms throughout the ancient Greek world, from Carthage to the
Kushans. Fine to Very Fine, most patinated or cleaned, all with at
least one kind of surface or strike imperfection. Includes a wide vari¬
ety of types on planchets ranging in diameter from 12mm to 30mm.
(Total: 94 pieces) (Est. $250-400)

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103 Aes Grave Series. Sextans (39.32 g.), 269-240 B.C. Obverse: lor-
toise. Reverse: Six-spoked wheel, two denominational pellets be¬
tween spokes. Thurlow & Vecchi 35. Very Fine for the issue. Pleas¬
ing earthen light brown and green patina. A desirable specimen of
this popular design type. (Est. $250-450)

104 Aes Grave Series. Sextans (40.64 g.), 225-217 B.C. Obverse: Head

1. of Mercury, wearing winged petasus, two denominational pellets
behind. Reverse: Prow of galley r., two denominational pellets be¬
low. Thurlow & Vecchi 155. Very Fine for the issue. Attractive
brown-green patina. (Est. $250-450)

Purchased decades ago from Stack’s.

105 AR denarius (3.73g.), c. 68 B.C. Moneyer C. Hosidius C.f. Geta.

Obverse: Draped bust r. of Diana, bow & quiver at her shoulder. Re¬
verse: Speared Calydonian Boar r., being attacked by hound. Cr.
407/2. Choice Extremely Fine, iridescently toned, the reverse only a
bit off center. (Est. $150-250)

106 AR denarius (3.89g.), c. 68 B.C. Moneyer C. Hosidius C.f. Geta. Ob¬

verse: Draped bust r. of Diana, bow & quiver at her shoulder. Reverse:
Speared Calydonian Boar r., being attacked by hound. Cr. 407/2. Ex¬
tremely Fine, well centered. The boar’s rump softly struck, much origi¬
nal patination and encrustation remaining. (Est. $200-300)

107 A quintette of silver denarii issued by moneyers of the Roman Re¬

public, four of which have on their obverse the helmeted head of
Roma and on their reverse a chariot of four horses (a quadriga)
driven by Jupiter. Grades from Fine to Very Fine, all reasonably well
centered: ft L. Minucius, c. 133 B.C. (Cr. 228/1) (2) ft Q. Curtius,
c. 116-115 B.C. (Cr. 285/2) ft L. Appuleius Saturninus, c. 104 B.C.
(Cr. 317/3b) ft M. Atilius Saranus, c. 148 B.C., rev. the Dioscuri
riding r. (Cr. 2 14/ lb). (Total: 5 pieces) (Est. $200-400)

1 08 A further quintette of silver denarii issued by moneyers of the Roman
Republic, including a variety of designs. All are Very Fine or better,
some cleaned or with soft strike: ft Ti. Minucius C.f. Augurinus, c.
134 B.C., helmeted head of Roma/column between two men stand¬
ing (Cr. 243/1) ft Man. Aemilius Lepidus, c. 1 14/3 B.C., laureate
head of Roma/equestrian statue on arches (Cr. 291/1) ft Man.
Aquillius, c. 1 09- 1 08 B.C., head of Sol/Luna driving biga (Cr. 303/
1) t< Mn. Fontcius C.f., c. 85 B.C., head of Vejovis/winged genius
on goat (Cr. 353/ 1 c) ft P. Plautius Hypsaeus, c. 58 B.C., head of
Leuconoe/Jupiter in quadriga (Cr. 420/2a). (Total: 5 pieces)

(Est. $300-500)

109 A parade of silver denarii issued by moneyers of the Roman Repub¬

lic, with the helmeted head of Roma on their obverse and a chariot of
either four horses (a quadriga) or two horses (a biga) driven by Vic¬
tory or Sol on their reverse. Each is Very Fine or better, well centered
and bright: ft M. Aburius M.f. Geminus, c. 132 B.C. (Cr. 250/1) ft
M. Tullius, c. 120 B.C. (Cr. 280/1) ft L. Flaminius Chilo, c. 109-
108 B.C. (Cr. 302/1) ft M. Lucilius Rufus, c. 101 B.C. (Cr. 324/1).
(Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $200-400)

1 10 One dozen silver denarii issued by the moneyers of the Roman Re¬

public with the helmeted head of Roma on their obverses and either
a chariot scene or the Dioscuri riding on their reverses. All are Fine to
Very Fine with at least one kind of surface or strike imperfection,
such as banker’s marks, corrosion, encrustation and poor centering.
A good selection for the beginning collector of this fascinating series.
(Total: 12 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

111 Trio of choice Roman Republican silver denarii depicting chariot

scenes, all with good metal, fine centering and sharp strike: ☆ L.
Postumius Albinus, c. 131 B.C., obv. helmeted head r. of Roma, rev.
Mars driving biga r. (Postumia 1). Choice Very Fine and toned ft D.
Silanus L.f., c. 91 B.C., obv. helmeted head r. of Roma, rev. Victory
driving biga r. (Junia 15). Toned Extremely Fine with serrated edges
as made ft Q. Antonius Balbus, c. 83-82 B.C., obv. laureate head of
Jupiter, rev. Victory driving biga r. (Antonia 1). Untoned and Choice
Extremely Fine. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $300-400)

112 A larger grouping of silver denarii issued by the moneyers of the Ro¬

man Republic. Includes a wide variety of types depicting chariot scenes,
combat scenes, the rape of the Sabine women, minting equipment. Me¬
dusa heads, and creatures such as a bull, Pegasus, eagle and a griffin. Gen¬
erally Fine to Very Fine, one broken, all with at least one kind of surface
or strike imperfection, such as banker’s marks, corrosion, encrustation
and poor centering. (Total: 26 pieces) (Est. $350-500)

1 13 A high quality selection of silver denarii issued by the moneyers of

the Roman Republic, generally Very Fine and decently struck,
though all with at least one kind of surface or strike imperfection.
The obverses mainly depict the heads of deities and personifications,
the reverses mostly depict chariot scenes; other types, such as horse
racing, combat scenes, the rape of the Sabine women, and a goat, are
included. (Total: 15 pieces) (Est. $350-500)

1 14 A nice quartette of Roman Republican silver denarii, all Choice Very
Fine and well struck: ft C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, c. 68 B.C., obv.
Diana bust, rev. speared Calydonian Boar attacked by hound (Cr.
407/2). Well centered ft L. Memmius, c. 109-108 B.C., obv. Male
head, rev. Dioscuri with their horses (Cr. 304/1) ft T. Carisius, c. 46m
B.C., obv. Juno Moneta head, rev. minting implements in wreath
(Cr. 464/2) ft P. Clodius M.f. Turrinus, c. 42 B.C., obv. Apollo head,
rev. Diana Lucifera standing (Cr. 494/23). 1 he last three are slightly'
off center and with dark toning or horn silvering. (Total: 4 pieces)

(Est. $350-500)'

115 Interesting silver fractions of the Republican and Imperatorial pe¬

riod. All are Fine to Very Fine with surface and strike imperfections::
ft Victoriati of the period 2 1 1 -208 B.C. (3), obv. Jupiter head r., rev..
Victory crowning trophy (Cr. 53/1 and 95/la-b) ft a later example
of 88 B.C. with the same design, though now a Quinarius by the:
moneyer Cn. Lentulus Clodianus (Cr. 345/2) ft Quinarius of the:
Triumvirs Marc Antony and Octavian, obv. Veiled head r. olf
Concordia, rev. Two hands clasping caduceus (Cr. 529/ 4b). ( Total: 4i
pieces) (Est. $350-500)

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116 Half a dozen ancient Roman silver coins mounted in custom modern

gold-plated bezels with suspension loops: H Five of the coins are denarii
of the Roman Republic of the 1st century B.C., four of good silver, one
(Cr. 384/1) an ancient plated counterfeit with much of the base metal
core exposed. 1 he last coin is a portrait double-denarius of the boy-em¬
peror Gordian III, A.D. 238-244. Ehe coins range from Fine to Choice
Very Fine. Half are attractive products, the other half are unattractive
coins crudely framed. (Total: 6 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

117 AE as (21.91 g.), c. 169-157 B.C. Moneyer “Cina”. Obverse: Laure¬

ate head of Janus. Reverse: Prow of galley r., CINA above, ROMA in
exergue. Cr. 178/1. Fine, unevenly struck, the obverse off center.
Glossy and attractive brown patina. (Est. $80-120)

118 AE as (19.08g.), c. 148 B.C. Moneyer Q. Marcus Libo. Obverse:
Laureate head of Janus. Reverse: Prow of galley r., Q MARC LIBO
in field, ROMA in exergue. Cr. 215/2a. Choice Very Fine, perfectly
struck, choice green patina. A marvelous Republican bronze.

(Est. $300-500)

U19 A truly mixed and interesting bag of Roman bronzes from the Re¬
public and the Empire, varied types and eras, each with surface and
strike problems. Includes a triens and quadrans from the Republic,
portrait asses of Divus Augustus, Claudius, Domitian, Diva Faustina
Junior and Julia Domna, and a barbarous imitation of a portrait
Semis of Nero. (Total: 8 pieces) (Est. $150-250)

ROMAN IMPERATORIAL

Aureus of Julius Caesar

120 Julius Caesar, d. 44 B.C. AV aureus (8.13g.), early 46 B.C. Praetor
A. Hurtius.’ Obverse: C CAESAR COS TER, veiled head r. of
Pietas. Reverse: A HIRTIVS PR, Iituus, jug and axe. Cr. 466/1.
Fine, some reddish tone. A lovely yet affordable example of a gold
coin from one of history’s most famous men. (Est. $1,000-1,500)

Remarkable Caesar Denarius

(photo enlarged to twice actual size)

121 Julius Caesar, d. 44 B.C. AR denarius (3.93g.), 49-48 B.C. Obverse:
Elephant r., trampling serpent, CAESAR in exergue. Reverse: Dis¬
play of priestly implements. Cr. 443/ 1 . Nearly Mint State, well struck
and perfectly centered on a broad planchet. A truly superb example of
this popular and well-known type. (Est. $800-1,200)

122 Julius Caesar, d. 44 B.C. AR denarius (3.94g.), Rome, 42 B.C.
Moneyer L. Mussidius Longus. Obverse: Laureate head r. of Julius
Caesar. Reverse: Cornucopia and globe between rudder, winged ca-
duceus and apex. Cr. 494/39. Nearly Mint State, but flatly struck
on Caesars head and with original patination and encrustation re¬
maining. (Est. $300-500)

123 A foursome of popular silver denarii of Julius Caesar, murdered 44
B.C. Coins are generally Very Fine, all with one or more imperfec¬
tions, such as corrosion, horn silvering or banker’s marks. Obv. Dia¬
demed head r. of Venus, rev. Aeneas advancing 1., carrying the Palla¬
dium and on his shoulders Anchises (Cr. 458/1). (Total: 4 pieces)

(Est. $350-500)

124 A trio of silver denarii of the dictator Julius Caesar, murdered 44
B.C. All Very Fine, two struck off center, one well centered but with
some horn silvering and a couple banker's marks. Obv. Diademed
head r. ofVenus with ‘cupid’ at shoulder, rev. Gallic captives seated at
base of trophy (Cr. 468/1). (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $250-400)

125 Marc Antony, d. 30 B.C. AR “Legionary Denarius” (3.85g.). Greek
mint, 32-31 B.C. Obverse: War galley r. with rowers, Antony’s
name and titles around. Reverse: Legionary eagle between two
standards, LEG XI below. Cr. 544/25. Extremely Fine, toned, well
struck, though the reverse slightly oil center. Nice for the issue.

(Est. $250-350)

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126 A small grouping of silver denarii of the first Emperor, Augustus, 27
B.C.-A.D. 14, all Fine to Very Fine with the laureate or bare head r.
ot Augustus on their obverse. Each is toned and struck on small, oval
planchets except where noted. Reverses types include: ft triumphal
arch surmounted by facing quadriga. Untoned, struck on a broad
planchet and with banker’s mark on the obverse ft Apollo standing
ft standing figures of his ill-fated grandsons Gaius and Lucius (2).
(Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $300-400)

127 Augustus, 27 B.C.-A.D. 14 and Marcus Agrippa. 7E dupondius
(12.38g.). Nemausus in Gaul, c. A.D. 10-14. Obverse: Busts of
Augustus & Agrippa back-to-back. Reverse: Crocodile chained to
filleted palm tree. RPC 525. Very Fine or better, attractive green pa¬
tina, well centered and struck for the issue. (Est. $350-450)

128 Augustus, 27 B.C.-A.D. 14. Pair of early non-portrait bronzes bear¬
ing the names of moneyers of c. 16 B.C. Both nearly Very Fine with
somewhat porous surfaces: ft Sestertius, obv. OB CIVIS
SERVATOS among wreath and two palm branches, rev. name of C.
Cassius Celer and his titles around large SC (RIC 374). Unevenly
struck and with planchet striations ☆ Dupondius(?), obv.
AVGVSTVS TRIBVNIC POTEST in oak wreath, rev. name of C.
Asinius Gallus and his titles around large SC (RIC 372). Possibly an
issue of the Asinius Gallus who was famous as a close friend of
Augustus and a bitter enemy of Tiberius. (Total: 2 pieces)

(Est. $200-300)

129 Marcus Agrippa, general of Augustus. AE as struck posthumously by

Caligula. Rome, A.D. 37-41. Obverse: Head 1. of Agrippa, wearing
rostral crown. Reverse: Neptune standing 1., holding dolphin and tri¬
dent, between large SC. RIC (Caligula) 58. Nearly Very Fine. Glossy
dark medium patina with some minor encrustation and porosity.
Bold portrait. (Est. $150-200)

130 Tiberius, A.D. 14-37. AE as. Rome, A.D. 34-35. Obverse: Laureate

head 1. of Tiberius. Reverse: Winged caduceus between large SC.
RIC 53. Choice Very Fine, the obverse dark brown and quite well
centered, the reverse light brown and a bit off center. Some minor
encrustation. (Est. $200-300)

131 A selection of provincial billon tetradrachms of Alexandria, Egypt
bearing the laureate or radiate portrait, facing right or left, of the is¬
suing emperor. All are Fine to Very Fine, clear but corroded as is typi¬
cal for this metal purity: ft Tiberius, A.D. 14-37, rev. radiate head r.
of Divus Augustus ft Nero, A.D. 54-68, (5) revs. Homonoia seated,
bust of Zeus, bust of his wife Poppaea, galley sailing, eagle standing
☆ Hadrian, A.D. 1 17-138, rev. Nilus reclining above crocodile. (To¬
tal: 7 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

132 An academic study group of Roman provincial portrait bronze:
struck for use in the Empire’s eastern provinces. All arc bine to Ver)
Fine, usually with minimal porosity and attractive patination. In¬
cludes a wide variety of issues ranging in diameter from 1 8 mm to 3^
mm, from Carthago Nova and Romula (Spain), Nemausus (Gaul)
Philippi (Macedon), Corinth (Greece), Antioch (Pisidia), Seleuck
(Cilicia), Antioch (Syria), Beryrus and Dora (Phoenicia), Singar;
(Mesopotamia) and Alexandria (Egypt), together with a I iberiu:
bronze from Thrace and two Flavian bronzes from Bithynian mints
Two notable Spanish pieces ofTiberius depict the confronted head:
of Drusus with Germanicus, and Nero Caesar with Drusus Caesar
on their reverses. Nineteen are from the 1st century A.D., the bal
ance from the 3rd century A.D. (Total: 23 pieces) (Est. $500-700

133 Drusus, son of Tiberius. AE as. Restoration issue struck posthu
mously by Titus. Rome, A.D. 79-81. Obverse: Head 1. of Drusus
Reverse: Large SC within inscription naming Titus. RIC (Titus
216. Very Fine or better and well centered. Glossy dark brown pa
tina with attractive lighter green within devices. Some of Drusus’ hai
detail re-engraved in modern times. (Est. $250-350

134 Germanicus, brother of Claudius and father of Caligula. AE A
struck posthumously by Claudius. Rome, c. A.D. 50-54. Obverse
Head r. of Germanicus. Reverse: Large SC within inscription nam
ing Claudius. RIC (Claudius) 106. Very Fine or better. Glossy darl
brown patina, slightly off center. (Est. $250-350

Exceptional Caligula As

135

Caligula, A.D. 37-41. AE as. Rome, A.D. 37-38. Obverse: Head 1
of Caligula. Reverse: VESTA above seated figure 1. of Vesta holdin]
scepter and patera, between large SC. RIC 38. Extremely Fine, wel
centered on an oblong planchet. Sharply struck, attractive mediun
brown surfaces. Excellent style portrait and exceptional for the issue

(Est: $2,000-2,500

The oft-told story of Caligula appointing his horse to the Senate says less abou
the horse than it does about Caligula’s relationship with the Roman Senate; their in
teraction was not collegial.

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136 Caligula, A.D. 37-41. AE as (10.88g.). Rome, A.D. 37-38. Ob¬

verse: Head 1. of Caligula. Reverse: VESTA above seated figure 1. of
Vesta holding scepter and patera, between large SC. R1C 38.
Choice Very Fine, well centered, brown patina. Excellent portrait, a
few tiny pits on the reverse. (Est. $400-600)

137 An interesting pair of portrait denarii of scarcer lst-century Emper¬

ors: ☆ Fourree (ancient plated forgery) of Claudius, A.D. 41-54, rev.
wreath containing SPQR PP OBCS (RIC 41). Grainy, much of the
portrait eroded by the exposed base metal core; the whole coin subse¬
quently re-coated in silver ☆ Silver denarius of Vitellius, Spanish
mint, A.D. 69, obv. laureate bust 1. with branch before, rev. Victory
flying 1. with shield (RIC 36). Fine, grainy and discolored. (Total: 2
pieces) (Est. $100-200)

■ 138 Claudius, A.D. 41-54. Pair of portrait bronzes, both with light
brown and tan surfaces: 'w' Contemporary Barbaric imitation of a
sestertius, rev. Spes advancing 1. A few surface marks, including a chop
on the cheek ik As, rev. Libertas, holding pileus, standing 1. between
large SC (RIC 97). Slightly grainy. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

1 39 Quartette of small Roman base metal and billon coins, principally of the
1 st century A.D. All are Fine to Very Fine, all but the last with rough sur¬
faces: ☆ AE quadrans of Claudius, A.D. 41-54, obv. hand holding scales,
rev. large SC ☆ portrait AE quadrans of Nero, A.D. 54-68, rev. Roma
seated 1 ☆ AE quadrans of Domitian, A.D. 81-96, obv. rhinoceros walk¬
ing 1., rev. large SC ☆ portrait billon double-denarius of Quintillus, A.D.
270, rev. Fides standing. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $50-100)

440 Claudius, A.D. 41-54. Billon tetradrachm (9.82g.). Alexandria,
Egypt, A.D. 4 1/2. Obverse: Laureate, draped(?) and cuirassed bust r.
of Claudius, date (year 2) in field. Reverse: Draped bust r. of
Claudius’ mother Antonia. RPC 5117. Very Fine or better. Attractive
portraits and decent metal for the issue. (Est. $200-300)

141

Antonia. AE30 Paduan “Dupondius” medal by Giovanni Cavino,
d.1570. Klawans-1. EF. Obverse bust of Antonia, mother of
Claudius, reverse Claudius stg. Aftercast of high quality, based on
Cohen-6, smooth with appealing olive patina. (Est. $100-200)

Popular Aureus of Nero

142 Nero, A.D. 54-68. AV aureus (7.26g.). Rome, c. A.D. 65-66. Ob¬
verse: Laureate head r. of Nero. Reverse: SALVS below figure of

Salus seated 1., holding patera. RIC 59. Choice Fine. Well centered
with a rich gold color. (Est. $1,200-1,500)

143 A collection of portrait silver denarii of the five Emperors who ruled
in the years A.D. 68 and 69. All arc appealing toned Fine to Very
Fine examples, none stellar, but all acceptable: ☆ Nero, rev. legionary
eagle between two standards ’w’ Galba, rev. Livia standing ☆ Otho,
rev. Securitas standing ☆ Vitellius, rev. Libertas standing lir
Vespasian, rev. Mars standing. (Total: 5 pieces) (Est. $400-600)

144 Nero, A.D. 54-68. AE sestertius. Lugdunum, c. A.D. 65. Obverse:
Laureate head r. of Nero, small globe at tip of bust. Reverse: Trium¬
phal arch, festooned and decorated with a statue of Mars, sur¬
mounted by a statuary group of the emperor in a quadriga flanked
by statues of Pax, Victory, and two soldiers, all between large SC.
•RIC 432. Extremely Fine or nearly so. Well centered on a heavy
planchet. The surfaces mildly grainy, some peripheral strike softness.
A bold and attractive architectural type. (Est. $800-1,200)

Lugdunum is modern Lyon, France; it was one of the most productive of the Ro¬
man mints in this epoch.

65 was an interesting year in Nero’s reign. He avoided being killed by a plot
hatched by Gaius Calpurnius Piso, and his proposal of marriage to Claudia Antonia,
daughter of the emperor Claudius, went denied — to repay her rejection, Nero “im¬
plicated Claudia Antonia in Piso’s plot of 65, and in the next year he put her to
death,” according to Vagi’s Coinage and History of the Roman Empire. Nero went
looking for a new bride only because he had recently kicked his pregnant wife
Poppaea to death.

145 Nero, A.D. 54-68. AE sestertius. Rome, c. A.D. 65. Obverse: Lau¬

reate head r. of Nero, small aegis at tip of bust. Reverse: Roma
seated 1. on cuirass, holding Victory and leaning against
parazonium and shields, between large SC; ROMA in exergue. RIC
273. Very Fine or better and well centered. The surfaces are some¬
what pitted. (Est. $400-500)

146 Nero, A.D. 54-68. Pair of portrait bronzes, both with light brown and
tan surfaces, slightly bent, and with many severe surface marks: "Cx sester¬
tius, rev. Annona standing r., Ceres seated 1., a prow and altar with
modius between them (RIC 390) Contemporary Barbaric imitation
of an as with a crude portrait and inscriptions, rev. Victory, holding
shield, advancing 1. between large SC. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $150-250)

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Nice Nero Dupondius

1 47 Nero, A.D. 54-68. AE dupondius (l4.09g.). Rome, c. A.D. 64.

Obverse: Radiate head r. of Nero. Reverse: Securitas seated r., hold¬
ing scepter, before garlanded and flaming altar, II in exergue indi¬
cating the dupondius denomination. RIC 191. Nearly Extremely
Fine, perfectly struck on a round planchet. Somewhat grainy brown
surfaces with a few scattered pits. Finest style portrait in exceptional
high relief. (Est. $700-1,000)

148 A trio of provincial silver tetradrachms of Nero, A.D. 54-68. Each is
Fine to Very Fine and generally attractive. All were struck at Antioch in
Syria, with obv. the laureate head r. of Nero wearing the Aegis, rev. an
eagle standing on a thunderbolt, date at 1., pellet and branch at r. (two
of RPC 4183-5, one of RPC 4190). (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $200-400)

149 Nero, A.D. 54-68. Billon tetradrachm (13.49g.). Alexandria, Egypt,
A.D. 66/7. Obverse: Radiate bust 1. of Nero wearing the aegis, date
(year 13) before. Reverse: Laureate, draped bust r. of Zeus Olympios.
RPC 5297. Very Fine, medium brown patina. (Est. $100-200)

150 A pair of billon tetradrachms ot Alexandria: ☆ Nero, A.D. 54-68.

Billon tetradrachm of Alexandria, year 1 1. Curtis-83. Lovely VF. Ob¬
verse bust of Nero r., reverse eagle 1., palm over shoulder ☆ Titus,
A.D. 79-81. Billon tetradrachm ot Alexandria, year 3. Curtis-281.
VF, minor roughness. Obverse bust ofTitus r., reverse bust of Serapis
r. Scarce. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $200-350)

151 Galba, A.D. 68-69. AE sestertius. Rome, late summer, A.D. 68. Ob¬

verse: Laureate and draped bust r. of Galba. Reverse: Libertas stand¬
ing 1., holding pileus and scepter, between large SC. RIC 309. Fine
and scarce. The surfaces smoothed, grainy and with some larger pits,
some of which have live “bronze disease”. (Est. $100-200)

Lovely Dupondius of Galba

152 Galba, A.D. 68-69. AE dupondius. Rome, late A.D. 68. Obverse:
Laureate and draped bust r. of Galba. Reverse: Pax standing 1.,
holding branch and caduceus. Cf. RIC 320 (reverse type) and RIC
323 (reverse inscription). Choice Very Fine. Well centered with a
faintly smoothed dark brown patina. The reverse slightly weak and
with some natural planchet deficits. A bold and realistic portrait.

(Est. $1,200-1,500)

Galba became emperor upon the suicide of Nero in June of 68, and he was killed
by troops loyal to the young upstart Otho on January 1 5, 69. This portrait leaves the
same impression upon the viewer as Galba did on his contemporaries: that he was a
stern man interested more in martial discipline than in the pleasures of being the
most powerful man on earth.

153 A selection of portrait silver denarii of Flavian and “Adoptive” Em¬
perors. Average Fine to Very Fine, some toned: Vespasian (4).

Revs. Judaea seated at base of trophy ☆ priestly implements ☆ Pax
seated ☆ caduceus. Domitian (2). Revs. Pegasus standing ☆ thun¬
derbolt on throne. Nerva, rev. priestly implements. Trajan, rev.
Abundantia seated. Hadrian (2) Revs. Virtus standing ☆ Pax seated.
(Total: 10 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

154 Vespasian, A.D. 69-79. AE as. Rome, A.D. 72-73. Obverse: Laure¬

ate head r. of Vespasian. Reverse: Aequitas standing 1., holding
scales and scepter. RIC 527. Choice Very Fine. Well centered with a
dark brown patina. (Est. $200-300)

The Flavian dynasty began with Vespasian and descended through sons Titus and
Domitian.

155 Four portrait bronzes, all Very Fine or better with surface roughness
or imperfections: lir dupondius ol Vespasian, A.D. 69-79, rev. Felici-
tas standing 1., holding cornucopia and caduceus (RIC 567). Dark
brown patina ☆ as of Trajan, A.D. 98-1 17, rev. Victory flying 1.,
holding palm branch and inscribed shield (RIC 417). Bright green
patina as of Marcus Aurelius as Caesar, A.D. 139-161, rev. Virtus
standing r. (RIC 1299). Smooth brown patina ☆ dupondius of Mar¬
cus Aurelius as Augustus, A.D. 161-180, rev. Salus standing 1., sacri¬
ficing over altar (RIC 972). Thin brown patina. (Total: 4 pieces)

(Est. $350-500)

156 Vespasian, A.D. 69-79. AE as (11.20g.). Rome, A.D. 76. Obverse:
Laureate head r. of Vespasian. Reverse: Spes advancing 1., holding
flower and raising skirt. RIC 583a. Choice Very Fine, sharply struck
in high relief. Attractive glossy green patina. (Est. $400-600)

157 Titus, A.D. 79-81. AE sestertius. Rome, as Caesar under Vespasian,
A.D. 72. Obverse: Laureate head r. ofTitus. Reverse: V1CIORIA,
AVGVSTI SC, Victory standing r., foot on helmet, inscribing shield!
attached to palm tree. RIC 614. Hendin 793. Very Fine, some pit¬
ting, damage and smoothing. A scarce commemorative of the Romani
victory in Judaea begun by Vespasian and finished by Fitus with hisi
successful siege of Jerusalem. (Est. $500- 00)'

The famed Arch ofTitus in Rome displays booty captured in the father-and-sonl
victory of Vespasian and Titus over Judea, including the familiar image ot tho
menorah and shewbread table from the temple in Jerusalem. 1 he arch was con¬
structed soon after Titus’ death and deification.

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Impressive Titus Sestertius

158 Titus, A.D. 79-81. AE sestertius. Imperial mint in Thrace or
Bithynia, A.D. 80-81. Obverse: Laureate head r. of Titus. Reverse:
Mars, nude except for helmet, advancing r., holding trophy and
spear, between large SC. RIC 182. RPC II 502. Choice Extremely
Fine. Well centered with an attractive dark brown patina. A few ero¬
sion spots in the periphery on the reverse do not detract from this
otherwise magnificent coin. (Est. $2,500-3,500)

Among the great achievements of the reign of Titus was the completion of the
Amphitheatrum Flavium, also know as the Roman Colosseum, which was dedicated
in June of 80. Titus died a little over a year later, in September of 8 1 .

Interesting Judea Capta “Paduan’’

159 Titus. AE34 Paduan “Sestertius” medal by Giovanni Cavino,
d.1570. Klawans-3. EF. Obverse bust of Titus, reverse IVDAEA
CAPTA, Judaea mourning std. r. under palm tree, captive stg. at 1.
Aftercast based on a slightly double struck original, based on Cohen-
1 14, microscopically grainy but pleasing medium brown.

(Est. $100-200)

Choice Sestertius of Domitian

160 Domitian, A.D. 81-96. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 90-91. Obverse:
Laureate head r. of Domitian. Reverse: Jupiter seated I., holding
Victory and scepter. RIC 388. Choice Very Fine. Well centered with
an attractive two-tone brown patina. A choice portrait coin, espe¬
cially so for this emperor. (Est. $ 1 ,000-1 ,500)

Coins of Domitian are popular as the last of the “Twelve Caesars” that so many
collectors endeavor to assemble. The present specimen would be a handsome inclu¬
sion in such a set, or would stand alone as a particular fine image of this interesting
emperor who was murdered at the age of 44.

161 Domitian, A.D. 81-96. Frio of portrait bronzes, all Very l ine or
nearly so with slightly rough surfaces ☆ dupondius, rev. Fortuna
standing (RIC )392 asses (2), revs. Moneta standing (RIC 301a)
and Virtus standing (RIC 351var.). The first with a two-tone light
brown patina, the last with a dark, somewhat encrusted green-brown
patina. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

162 Domitian, A.D. 81-96. AE As (9.40g.). Rome, as Caesar under
Vespasian, A.D. 76. Obverse: Laureate head r. of Vespasian. Re¬
verse: Spes advancing 1., holding flower and raising skirt. BMC
172. Cf. RIC (Vesp.) 714 (Sestertius). Choice Very Fine, sharply
struck in high relief. Rare, and with an especially attractive glossy
green-brown patina. (Est. $400-600)

“Centaurs’’ Drachm of Domitian

163 Domitian, A.D. 81-96. AE drachm (25.67g.). Alexandria, Egypt,
A.D. 95/6. Obverse: Laureate, bust r. of Domitian with aegis at
neck. Reverse: Emperor r. in chariot drawn r. by two centaurs, each
holding small figures of Victory, date (year 15) in exergue. RPC II
2726. Very Fine for the type and rare. Dark chocolate brown, mostly
smooth with only a bit of minor pitting. Attractive portrait, remark¬
able reverse type. (Est: $600-900)

Delightful Nerva Sestertius

164 Nerva, A.D. 96-98. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 97. Obverse: Laure¬
ate head r. of Nerva. Reverse: Libertas standing I., holding pileus
and scepter. RIC 86. Choice Very Fine, sharply struck and well cen¬
tered. Attractive dark brown-green patina. The reverse slightly weak
and with some natural planchet deficits. The bust sharp and bold.

(Est. $1,400-1,800)

This piece is offered with an old round collector’s ticket noting the Cans sale pedi¬
gree.

From Edward Gans sale of April 1951, Lot 331 (realized $12.50).

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Exceptional Portrait of Trajan

165 Trajan, A.D. 98-1 17. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 1 12-1 14. Obverse:
Laureate, draped bust r. of Trajan. Reverse: Felicitas standing 1.,
holding caduceus and cornucopia. RIC 624 variant (bust type). Ex¬
tremely Fine, sharply struck on the obverse, flatly on the reverse. At¬
tractive dark brown-green patina. An artistic and powerful portrait.

(Est. $1,000-1,500)

The Roman Empire reached its territorial pinnacle during Trajan’s reign, though
the contraction of the empires unduly large size began soon after Trajan’s death.

166 Trajan, A.D. 98-117. AE dupondius. Rome, A.D. 103-111. Ob¬
verse: Radiate bust r. of Trajan, drapery over far shoulder. Reverse:
Victory standing 1., holding palm branch and erecting trophy with
weapons at base. RIC 525. About Extremely Fine/Extremely Fine,
sharply struck and well centered. Medium reddish brown patina
faintly smoothed. (Est. $300-400)

167 Trajan, A.D. 98-117. AE as. Rome, A.D. 99-100. Obverse: Laure¬

ate head r. of Trajan. Reverse: Mars standing r., holding spear and
shield. RIC 410. About Extremely Fine, sharply struck. Dark brown
patina lightly smoothed on the obverse, more so on the reverse. Early
portrait. (Est. $200-300)

168 A selection of provincial silver coins of the “Adoptive” Emperors

struck for use in the Empire’s eastern provinces, each with the laure¬
ate head r. of an emperor. Fine to Very Fine, generally well struck and
lightly toned: ☆ Arabia. Drachms of Trajan (2), rev. Arabia standing
beside camel ☆ Caesarea in Cappadocia. Drachm of Antoninus Pius
and didrachms of Commodus (2), each with reverses depicting
Mount Argaeus. (Total: 5 pieces) (Est. $150-200)

169 A pair of provincial silver tetradrachms of Trajan, A.D. 98-117,
struck at Tyre in Phoenicia. Both are Fine, untoned and well cen¬
tered, with obv. laureate head r. ofTrajan, eagle and club below, revs.
Mclqart head (Sear 1088var.) and Tyche of Antioch seated r.,
Orontes swimming below (Sear 1089). ( Total: 2 pieces)

(Est. $150-250)

170 Hadrian, A.D. 1 17-138. AE sestertius (29.70g.). Rome, A.D. 1 17.
Obverse: Laureate, cuirasssed bust r. of Hadrian, seen in heroic
fashion. Reverse: Concordia seated I. holding patera, cornucopia
below. BMC 1 109. RIC 540var. Very Fine, the reverse perhaps Fine.
Attractive reddish brown surfaces smoothed and glossy. An impres¬
sive piece from Hadrian’s inaugural year as emperor featuring an ex¬
ceptionally long obverse inscription. (Est. $400-600)

Nice “Provinces” Sestertius of Hadrian
RESTITUTORI GALLIAE

171 Hadrian, A.D. 117-138. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 134-138. Ob¬

verse: Laureate, draped bust 1. of Hadrian. Reverse:
RESTITVTORI GALLIAE SC, Hadrian standing r., raising the
kneeling figure of Gaul. RIC 950. About Extremely Fine, the attrac¬
tive reddish brown surfaces slightly pitted and smoothed, more so on
the reverse. A rare, artistic and desirable coin from Hadrians widely
collected ‘provinces’ series. (Est. $1,500-2,000)

172 Pair of portrait asses, both Very Fine or better with slight surface

roughness: ☆ Hadrian, A.D. 1 17-138, rev. Genius standing r., hold¬
ing scepter and cornucopia (RIC 574). Stripped of patina ☆ Aelius,
Caesar, A.D. 136-138, rev. Fortuna-Spes standing, holding flower,
cornucopia and rudder (RIC 1065). Smoothed and struck off-center.
(Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

173 Aelius, Caesar, A.D. 136-138. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 137. Ob¬
verse: Head r. of Aelius. Reverse: Salus seated 1., feeding snake from
patera. RIC 1063. Choice Very Fine, slightly grainy light brown pa¬
tina with green and coppery highlights. A high relief portrait.

(Est. $500-700)

I his sestertius, like so many of the late 1st and 2nd centuries A.D. is hammered
on the edge to close up edge splits that resulted from striking. The hammering — pre¬
sumably done at the mint — caused the edges to be pinched and raised. This coin has
been hammered in two or more places.

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1/4 A septette of silver denarii of “Adoptive Emperors, all lifetime issues
grading l ine to Choice Very Fine, mostly Very Fine and nicely
struck: v Antoninus Pius (2), Marcus Aurelius (3; one a youthful
bust, two bearded), and Commodus (2). (Total: 7 pieces)

(Est. $150-250)

An Interesting Run of Antoninus Pius

Syria Reverse Type Sestertius

075 Antoninus Pius, A.D. 138-161. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 139.
Obverse: Laureate head r. of Antoninus Pius. Reverse: SYRIA COS
II SC, Syria standing 1., holding golden crown and cornucopia,
right foot raised above the swimming river-god Orontes. RIC 590.
Choice Very Fine, glossy medium brown patina with areas of green
encrustation. The obverse inscriptions complete, the reverse ones
only partially present. A rare provincial’ type seldom encountered in
the marketplace. (Est. $2,000-2,500)

476 Antoninus Pius, A.D. 138-161. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 140-144.
Obverse: Laureate head r. of Antoninus Pius. Reverse:
CONCORD LAE SC, Antoninus Pius, holding statuette, standing r.,
greeting Faustina Senior, who holds a scepter; between them are the
small figures of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina Junior clasping hands
over altar. RIC 601. Extremely Fine/Very Fine, an attractive, though
slightly grainy, ‘l iber’ patina that reveals the natural orichalcum (brass)
color. This coin combines a portrait of the finest style and a significant
reverse type that is rarely encountered. (Est. $450-650)

Here the family of the. emperor is shown in harmony, sacrificing for the good of the
Empire and its p’eople. All four people were emperors or empresses, with the larger fig¬
ures being the present rulers, and the smaller ones the generation that would follow.

177 Antoninus Pius, A.D. 138-161. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 1 47-
148. Obverse: Laureate head r. of Antoninus Pius. Reverse: Annona
standing I., holding rudder and wheat ears above modius filled with
grain. RIC 840. Extremely Fine, slightly grainy dark brown patina
with minor areas of strike flatness. A detailed portrait.

(Est. $700-1,000)

178 Grouping of four portrait AE sestertii of the Adoptive Emperors,

mirroring the decline of the Empire’s fortunes later in the 2nd cen¬
tury A.D. All are Fine to Very Fine with rough surfaces: Antoninus
Pius, A.D. 138-161, rev. A. Pius seated 1., holding globe, with Vic¬
tory flying behind him, crowning him (RIC 889) £? Divus
Antoninus Pius (struck under Marcus Aurelius), rev. large altar (RIC
1272) Marcus Aurelius, A.D. 161-180, rev. Roma seated 1. on
shield, holding Victory and spear (RIC 1033) ☆ Commodus, A.D.
177-192, rev. Hilaritas standing 1., holding long palm branch and
cornucopia (RIC 378). (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $150-200)

179 A baker’s dozen of portrait AE sestertii of the 2nd and 3rd centuries
A.D. All Fine to Very Fine and decently struck, most with brown and
green-brown patinas, some porosity and cleaning is noted: ☆ An¬
toninus Pius ☆ Marcus Aurelius (2), one with young bust, one with
bearded bust ☆ Faustina Junior ☆ Lucius Verus (2) ☆ Commodus «
Lucilla ☆ Severus Alexander (3) ☆ Maximus Caesar ☆ Philip I. A va¬
riety of common reverse types. (Total: 13 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

180 Antoninus Pius, A.D. 138-161. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 157-158.
Obverse: Laureate head r. of Antoninus Pius. Reverse: Statue of the
emperor, holding branch and military standard, within arched shrine.
RIC 974. Very Fine, glossy dark brown patina with minor imperfec¬
tions. A scarce architectural type celebrating the erection of the statue
depicted, upon the 20th anniversary of his reign. (Est. $600-900)

Beautiful As of Antoninus Pius

Ancilia Reverse

181 Antoninus Pius, A.D. 138-161. AE as. Rome, A.D. 143-144. Ob¬

verse: Laureate head r. of Antoninus Pius. Reverse: IMPERATOR
II ANCILIA SC, two ancilia. RIC 736a. Choice Extremely Fine,
sharply struck and beautifully centered. Slightly grainy black patina.
A fine example of this rare and evocative type depicting the curiously
shaped shields famous in early Roman mythology and kept as cult
objects for the worship of Mars. (Est. $800-1,200)

182 Antoninus Pius, A.D. 138-161. AE drachm (25.76g.). Alexandria,
Egypt, A.D. 149/50. Obverse: Laureate, cuirasssed bust r. of Antoni¬
nus Pius. Reverse: L TPICKAI (=yr.l3) I? (=16 cubits) Nilus reclin¬
ing, holding reed and cornucopia topped with Genius bearing
wreath, crocodile below. Milne 2062. Fine/Very Fine, exceptionally
clear design, perfect medium brown-red patina. (Est. $200-300)

This reverse of this coin is a celebration of the Nile as the source of Egypt's pros¬
perity: the eponymous god of the river is shown reclining over a crocodile as he is
crowned victorious by a Genius, clearly celebrating the fact that the Nile had, or was
predicted to, reach its ideal inundation level of 16 cubits.

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183 A collection ot portrait silver denarii of Imperial women holding the
title Augusta, most lifetime issues, some posthumous. Coins are Very
Fine to Extremely Fine, the early pieces bright, the later mostly
toned. All nicely struck, though a few show some porosity: Diva

Faustina Senior (2), Faustina Junior, Diva Faustina Junior, Julia
Domna (4), and Julia Mamaea. (Total: 9 pieces) (Est. $150-250)

184 Faustina Senior (wife of Antoninus Pius), Augusta A.D. 138-140/
1. AE sestertius struck posthumously by Antoninus Pius. Rome,
after A.D. 140/1. Obverse: Draped and veiled bust 1. of Faustina
Senior, wearing stephane. Reverse: Pietas standing 1., holding per¬
fume box and sacrificing over candelabrum. RIC (A. Pius)
1 l46A(d). Very Fine, green-brown patina with minor surface imper¬
fections. A rare left-facing issue struck on an unusually large
planchet. (Est. $250-350)

185 Faustina Senior (wife of Antoninus Pius), Augusta A.D. 138-140/
1. AE dupondius or as struck posthumously by Antoninus Pius.
Rome, after A.D. 140/1. Obverse: Draped bust r. of Faustina Se¬
nior. Reverse: Aeternitas seated 1., holding scepter and globe sur¬
mounted by phoenix. RIC (A. Pius) 1156(a). Very Fine or better,
nicely struck, attractive medium green patina. (Est. $150-250)

186 Marcus Aurelius, A.D. 161-180. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 1 63-
164. Obverse: Laureate head r. of Marcus Aurelius. Reverse: Mars
standing r., holding spear and shield. RIC 861. Nearly Extremely
Fine, sharply struck on an oblong planchet that precludes parts of the
inscriptions. Faintly grainy tan patina revealing, in parts, natural
brass. Fine portrait. (Est. $300-400)

187 Marcus Aurelius, A.D. 161-180. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 166-
167. Obverse: Laureate head r. of Marcus Aurelius. Reverse: Vic¬

tory advancing 1., holding wreath and palm branch. RIC 948.
Choice Very Fine, struck on an oblong planchet that precludes parts
of the inscriptions. Glossy black patina with areas of red encrustation
remaining, most especially on the reverse. Attractive portrait.

(Est. $300-400)

Extraordinary Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius

188 Marcus Aurelius, A.D. 161-180. AE sestertius struck posthumously

by Commodus. Rome, c. A.D. 180. Obverse: Head r. of Marcus
Aurelius. Reverse: CONSECRATIO SC, eagle, wings spread and
head reverted, standing on globe. RIC (Commodus) 656. Choice
Extremely Fine, sharply struck on a broad planchet. Fine style, strike
and a nearly perfect dark green-brown patina combine to make this an
extraordinary Roman bronze. (Est. $2,000-3,000)

The featured subject has become one of the best remembered Roman emperors in
large part because of his The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, a gem of Stoic philoso¬
phy that is still read by students and classicists (though perhaps the classicists read it
more carefully). In The Meditations, Marcus Aurelius wrote:

“He who has a powerful desire for posthumous fame does not consider that every
one of those who remember him will himself also die very soon; then again also they
who have succeeded them, until the whole remembrance shall have been extin¬
guished as it is transmitted through men who foolishly admire and then perish.’
(From Book Four)

How ironic is it that Marcus Aurelius has been remembered so fondly, even so far
as to be included as an heroic figure in a Hollywood motion picture? Of course,
bronze outlives flesh and rhus we have this splendid numismatic souvenir of the
“Philosopher King” of Rome, a negation of his suggestion that “everything is only
for a day, both that which remembers and that which is remembered.'

189 Three interesting portrait bronzes — two Imperial, one provincial,

all Very Fine or nearly so: ☆ sestertius of Faustina Junior, wife of
Marcus Aurelius, Augusta A.D. 147-175/6, issued posthumously,
rev. SIDERIBVS RECEPTA SC, Diana Lucifera standing r., holding
long torch (RIC 1715), rough dark brown patina "ft provincial AE26>
of Diadumenian, Caesar A.D. 217-218, of Nicopolis(?) in Moesia
Inferior, rev. Diana advancing r., holding bow and drawing arrow
from quiver (BMC-, SNG Cop.-), smooth green-brown patina,
slightly off center ☆ reduced sestertius (usually called an as) of
Severina, wife of Aurelian, Augusta A.D. 270-275, rev. Juno standing:
1., holding scepter and patera, peacock at her feet (Vagi 2423), en¬
crusted green-brown patina. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $150-200)'

Popular Commodus Type
VICT BRIT

190 Commodus, A.D. 177-192. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 183- 184-
Obverse: Laureate head r. of Commodus. Reverse: Victory seated r-

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on shields, inscribing shield set on her knee; VICT BRIT SC be¬
neath. RIC 440. Very Fine or better. Slightly grainy dark brown sur¬
faces. Rare and popular reverse type commemorating this emperor’s
conquests in Britain. (Est. $500-700)

Commodus has become quite popular since the dramatization of his character in
the movie Gladiator.

Splendid Commodus Dupondius

191 Commodus, A. D. 177-192. AE dupondius. Rome, c. A. D. 192. Ob-

verse: Laureate head r. of Commodus. Reverse: Victory advancing 1.,
holding wreath and palm branch. Cf. RIC 625 (an as with laureate
head). Choice Extremely Fine. A fabulous portrait and a wonderful
green patina mark this as a gem middle-bronze. (Est. $400-600)

196 Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, Augusta A.D. 193-217.

AE26 (9.90g.) of the Greek Island of Corcyra. Obverse: Draped bust
r. of Julia Domna. Reverse: Pegasus flying r., ethnic above. BMC 669
(pi. XXVI, 11, same obverse die). Very Fine, some strike weakness at
the bottom. Attractive and highly collectible. (Est. $250-350)

197 An interesting variety of Roman provincial portrait bronzes from

northern Greek and Balkan mints, principally Viminacium and
Marcianopolis, but also of others, such as Serdica, Nicopolis and
Flaviopolis. Fine, some better, most all with at least one kind of sur¬
face or strike imperfection. The obverses depict the heads of Emper¬
ors, Caesars and Empresses, principally of the Severans and their im¬
mediate successors, sometimes confronting deities or other family
members. A variety of reverse types are included, notably one depict¬
ing the Three Graces. (Total: 15 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

Rare Aureus of Septimius Severus

192 Septimius Severus, A.D. 193-211. AV aureus (7.34g.). Rome, c.
A.D. 202-210. Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. of
Septimius Severus. Reverse: ROMA AETERNA Roma seated 1. on
shield, holding Palladium and scepter. RIC 291var. (bust type dif¬
ferent). Fine, battered, bent and badly scraped; perhaps once used in
jewelry. Rare and still with a measure of appeal. (Est. $600-900)

193 Trio of attractively toned Roman Imperial silver coins, each with the

(emperor’s portrait on the obverse: ft Denarius of Septimius Severus,
A.D. 193-211, rev. Sol standing 1., saluting and holding whip (RIC
101). Mint State and crisply struck ☆ Denarius of Maximinus I
“Thrax”, A.D. 235-238, rev. Victory advancing r. (RIC 16). Choice
Very Fine and attractively toned ft Double-denarius of Valerian I,
A.D. 253-260, rev. Salus feeding snake (RIC 253). Choice Very Fine
and attractively toned. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $150-250)

194 Pair of father-and-son portrait silver denarii, both choice Extremely
Fine: ft Septimius Severus, A.D. 193-211, struck at Rome, A.D.
197-198, rev. Victory advancing 1. (RIC 120c). On a ragged
planchet, typical of this emperor’s early denarii ft Caracalla, A.D.
198-217, struck at Rome, A.D. 217, rev. Serapis standing 1. (RIC
289c). Beautifully toned and struck in high relief on a broad, round
planchet. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

195 A selection of portrait silver denarii of Severan Emperors, generally
Choice Very Fine, nicely struck and only slightly grainy. A few ex¬
hibit light toning : ft Septimius Severus, rev. VICTORIAE BRIT ft
Caracalla, rev. emperor sacrificing ft Geta (2), revs. Caesar with tro¬
phy, Nobilitas standing ft Elagabalus, rev. Pax advancing. (Total: 5
pieces) (Est. 1 00-200)

198 Caracalla, A.D. 198-217. AR denarius (3.57g.). Rome, A.D. 215.
Obverse: Laureate head r. of Caracalla. Reverse: Liberalitas standing
h, holding cornucopia and abacus (or coin counting board). RIC
302. Choice Extremely Fine and bright, sharply struck, only a hint of
graininess on the reverse. (Est. $100-150)

Spectacular Caracalla Sestertius

199 Caracalla, A.D. 198-217. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 215. Obverse:

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. of Caracalla. Reverse: Aescu¬
lapius, holding serpent-entwined wand, standing 1.; globe on r.,
Telesphorus standing at 1. RIC 538a. Extremely Fine, needle-sharp
strike and a lovely medium brown patina. A spectacular sestertius
with a menacing portrait of this tyrant who believed he was the rein¬
carnation of Alexander the Great. (Est. $2,000-2,500)

200 Caracalla, A.D. 198-217. AR tetradrachm (12.09g.). Alexandria, Egypt,

A.D. 211/12. Obverse: Laureate bust r. of Caracalla. Reverse: Eagle,
standing on animal leg, with open wings and wreath in beak. Priuer 2 1 4.
Extremely Fine and virtually perfectly struck. (Est. $200-300)

201 A collector’s grouping of provincial billon tetradrachms, principally

of Caracalla, A.D. 198-217 (but including one of his successor
Macrinus) struck for use in the Empire’s eastern provinces. Coins av¬
erage Fine to Choice Very Fine generally with minor strike problems
and grainy or porous surfaces, sometimes with encrustation remain¬
ing. Each depicts laureate head of the emperor (facing left on two
pieces) on obverse, standing eagle on reverse. A variety of mints rep¬
resented. ( lotah 8 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

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202 Elagabalus, A.D. 218-222. AR denarius (3.0 1 g.) of Rome. Obverse:
Laureate and draped bust r. of Elagabalus with slight beard. Reverse:
Libertas standing 1., holding cornucopia and pileus, star before. R1C
108. Mint State, attractively toned. A perfect coin in most every re¬
spect. ‘ (Est. $150-250)

203 Severus Alexander, A.D. 222-235. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 222-
231. Obverse: Laureate bust r. of Severus Alexander, drapery over
far shoulder. Reverse: Justitia seated 1., holding patera and scepter.
RIC 563. Choice Very Fine, very sharply struck. Mottled green and
brown patina. (Est. $300-400)

204 Severus Alexander, A.D. 222-235. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 229.
Obverse: Laureate bust r. of Severus Alexander, drapery over far
shoulder. Reverse: Emperor, holding eagle- tipped scepter (scipio), in
quadriga r. RIC 495. Choice Very Fine, very attractive medium green
patina. A rare type seldom encountered this nice. (Est. $700-1,000)

205 Severus Alexander, A.D. 222-235. AE dupondius. Rome, A.D.
231-235. Obverse: Radiate bust r. of Severus Alexander, drapery
over far shoulder. Reverse: Providentia standing 1., holding cornu¬
copia and grain ears over modius RIC 643. Choice Extremely Fine,

reddish brown patina with some minor pitting and smoothing, none
of which detract from the simply amazing portrait. (Est. $450-600)

206 Severus Alexander, A.D. 222-235. AE as. Rome, A.D. 229. Ob¬
verse: Laureate bust r. of Severus Alexander, drapery over far shoul¬
der. Reverse: Emperor, holding eagle-tipped scepter (scipio), in
quadriga r. RIC 498. Choice Very Fine, reddish chestnut patina
quite heavily smoothed. Scarce and popular. (Est. $250-350)

207 Pair of mother-and-son portrait silver denarii, both beautifully
toned, choice Extremely Fine, and struck on large, round planchets:

☆ Julia Mamaea, Augusta, A.D. 222-235, rev. Felicitas standing 1.,
leaning against column and holding caduceus (RIC 335) & Severus
Alexander, A.D. 222-235, rev. Romulus advancing r., holding spear
and trophy (RIC 224). Both are exceptional coins. (Total: 2 pieces)

(Est. $200-300)

A pair of coins like this, both beautiful and exceptional for their type, can be pur¬
chased by even the collector on a somewhat modest budget and turned into a mar¬
velous educational exhibit. Perhaps this is a leaping-off point into a specialty in Ro¬
man denarii, or the beginning of a collection of mothers and sons depicted on world
coinage? The collecting options among ancient and world coins are vast, with curios¬
ity and effort being greater boundaries than affordability and rarity.

208 Maximinus I “Thrax,” A.D. 235-238. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D.

236-238. Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. of
Maximinus I. Reverse: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM SC,
Maximinus I and Maximus Caesar standing facing each other and
together supporting a Figure of Victory; two soldiers standing at
their sides, two seated captives at their feet. RIC 89. Very Fine,
struck on a tight planchet. The red-green patina obscures the obverse
but enhances the reverse. Rare type. (Est. $100-150)

209 A quartette of portrait AE sestertii of the 3rd century A.D., all Very
Fine or better, well struck with attractive brown and green-brown
patinas "fa Maximinus I “Thrax,” A.D. 235-238, rev. Salus seated 1.,
feeding snake from patera (RIC 85) Maximus, Caesar, A.D. 235 /
6-238, rev. Maximus standing, two standards at his side (RIC 13).
Rough surfaces Gordian III, A.D. 238-244, rev. Securitas stand¬
ing, leaning against column (RIC 336) Otacilia Severa, wife of
Philip I, Augusta, A.D. 244-249, rev. Pietas standing 1., holding a
box of perfumes (RIC 208a). (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $250-400)

210 Trio of AE sestertii of the emperors Maximinus I “Thrax”, A.D. 235-
238 and Philip I “the Arab,” A.D. 244-249, each with Fine portraits
on the obverse "fa Maximinus I, rev. Salus seated 1., feeding snake
from patera (RIC 85). Fine and porous with medium brown patina

☆ Philip II (2), revs. Philip I seated 1., holding globe and scepter, and

FIDES EXERC1TVS SC, four military standards (RIC 148a, 171a).
Both are Very Fine with smooth and rough green patinas, respec¬
tively. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $150-200)

211 Maximus, Caesar, A.D. 235/6-238. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 137.

Obverse: Draped bust r. of Maximus. Reverse: Display of priesdy
implements. RIC 11. Very Fine, encrusted green-brown patina, one
spade mark at edge up into bottom of bust. (Est. $150-250)

212 Pupienus, A.D. 238. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 238. Obverse: Lau¬
reate, draped and cuirassed bust r. of Pupienus. Reverse: Concordia
seated 1., holding two cornucopias and a patera. RIC 20. Fine, the

brown patina smoothed, struck on a full planchet. Scarce.

(Est. $250-330)

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213 A large grouping of portrait double-denarii, some of good silver,

most of heavily debased metal. Grades range from Fine to Mint
State, varying surface qualities: ☆ Gordian III (4) ☆ Philip I (3) ☆
Irajan Decius ☆ Trebonianus Gallus (2) ☆ Volusian ☆ Valerian 1 (2)
☆ Gallienus (10) ☆ Salonina (3) ☆ Claudius II ☆ Aurelian ☆
Diocletian 'A Maximian "fr Romano-British Empire. Allectus
Romano-Gallic Empire. Postumus (3) ☆ Victorinus ☆ Tetricus II ☆
barbarous radiate. (Total: 37 pieces) (Est. $100-200)

214 Philip I ‘the Arab,” A.D. 244-249. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 244-
249. Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. of Philip I. Re¬
verse: MILIARIVM SAECVLVM SC, column inscribed COS III.
RIC 1 57. Very Fine or better, struck on an oblong planchet that pre¬
cludes parts of the inscriptions. A rare variant of this popular type
struck for the 1,000th anniversary of Rome’s foundation.

(Est. $200-300)

215 Pair of portrait double-denarii, both choice Extremely Fine examples: 'fr

Philip I, A.D. 244-249, rev. Virtus seated 1. on cuirass, holding branch
and scepter (RIC 53). Large and bright, though with a softly struck re¬
verse Claudius II “Gothicus, A.D. 268-270, rev. Spes advancing 1.,
holding flower and raising skirt (RIC 168). Struck on the typical debased
metal planchet of the period. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $75-1 50)

’16 Otacilia Severa (wife of Philip I “the Arab”), Augusta A.D. 244-
249. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 244-249. Obverse: Draped bust r.
of Otacilia Severa, wearing diadem. Reverse: Concordia seated 1.,
holding two cornucopias and a patera. RIC (Philip I) 203. Choice
Very Fine, sharply struck on an oblong planchet. Attractive medium
brown patina. (Est. $250-350)

’.17 Otacilia Severa (wife of Philip I “the Arab”), Augusta A.D. 244-249.
AE as. Rome, A.D. 244-249. Obverse: Draped bust r. of Otacilia
Severa, wearing diadem. Reverse: Concordia seated 1., holding two
cornucopias and a patera. Cf. RIC (Philip I) 203d-e. Choice Very
Fine, boldly struck on a round planchet. Encrusted medium brown
patina. (Est. $150-250)

!18 Trajan Decius, A.D. 249-251. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 249-251.
Obverse: Laureate, cuirassed bust r. of Trajan Decius. Reverse:
DACIA SC, Dacia standing I., holding staff surmounted with ass
head. RIC 1 12. Choice Extremely Fine, the obverse bold, the reverse
soft. An uncommonly large planchet and a very attractive medium
brown patina. (Est. $500-700)

219 A selection of AE sestertii of the embattled emperors I rajan Decius,
A.D. 249-251 and his successor Trebonianus Gallus, A.D. 251-253,
each with a bold, attractive portrait on the obverse ☆ Irajan Decius,
rev. Victory advancing 1. (RIC 126d). Very Line with rough patinas
partially smoothed "w" Lrebonianus Gallus (2), revs. Libertas standing
1. and round distyle temple of Juno (RIC 1 1 4a, 1 10a). The first is
Very Fine with rough patinas partially smoothed, the other Fine with
medium brown patina. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $150-200)

220 Herennia Etruscilla (wife of Trajan Decius), Augusta A.D. 249-
253(?). AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 249-253(?). Obverse: Draped
bust r. of Otacilia Severa, wearing diadem. Reverse: Pudicitia
seated 1., holding scepter and drawing veil. RIC (Trajan Decius)
136b. Very Fine, well struck and of unusually fine style. The tan and
dark brown patina carefully smoothed. (Est. $250-350)

221 Herennia Etruscilla (wife of Trajan Decius), Augusta A.D. 249-

253(?). AE dupondius. Rome, A.D. 249-253(?). Obverse: Draped
bust r. of Otacilia Severa, wearing diadem, resting on crescent
moon. Reverse: Pudicitia seated 1., holding scepter and drawing
veil. RIC (Trajan Decius) 136d. Choice Very Fine, scarce, sharply
struck with traces of doubling on the obverse. Nice medium green
patina. (Est. $250-350)

222 Hostilian, Caesar, A.D. 250(?)-25 1 - AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 250(?)-

251. Obverse: Draped, cuirassed bust r. of Hostilian. Reverse: Hostilian
standing 1., holding military standard and spear. RIC 21 6a. Nearly Very
Fine, lightly pitted and smoothed dark green-brown patina. Large square
planchet. Double-struck on the reverse. (Est. $200-300)

223

Volusian, A.D. 251-253. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 251. Obverse:
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. of Volusian. Reverse:
IVNONI MARTIALI SC, Juno, peacock at her side, seated within
tetrastyle temple with domed roof. RIC 252a. About Extremely
Fine, sharply struck on a full, square planchet. Dark brown patina
considerably smoothed. (Est. $200-300)

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224 Valerian I, A.D. 253-260. AE sestertius. Rome, A.D. 256-257. Ob¬
verse: Laureate, cuirassed bust r. of Valerian 1. Reverse: Victory stand¬
ing 1., holding wreath and palm branch. RIG 202. Very Fine, the ob¬
verse clear with an attractive green patina, the reverse largely ob¬
scured by encrustation. (Est. $150-250)

225 Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor, A.D. 260-269. AE double ses¬

tertius (15.49g.) of Lugdunum. Obverse: Radiate, draped and
cuirassed bust r. of Postumus. Reverse: Galley traveling r. over
waves. RIC 143. Very Fine, once cleaned, some encrustation re¬
maining. An attractive example. (Est. $300-400)

226 Severina, wife of Aurelian, Augusta A.D. 270-275. Billon

aurelianianus (“Antoninianus”) (3.89g.). Rome, A.D. 274-275. Ob¬
verse: Diademed, draped bust r. of Severina, resting on crescent. Re¬
verse: Aurelian and Severina standing, clasping hands. RIC 3. Superb
Extremely Fine, perfectly centered and struck, ample silvering on the
surface. (Est. $80-120)

227 Carausius, Romano-British Emperor, A.D. 286/7-293. Billon

double-denarius (3.86g.) of London. Obverse: Radiate, draped and
cuirassed bust r. of Carausius. Reverse: Pax standing 1., holding
branch and scepter, S P in field. RIC 98var. (in RIC this mintmark
not listed for Carausius, only for a single issue of his successor
Allectus). Extremely Fine or better, though softly struck in centers.
Choice glossy brown surfaces. (Est. $200-300)

228 Magnentius, A.D. 350-353. AE majorian (9.40g.). Ambianum
(Amiens), A.D. 353. Obverse: Draped and cuirassed bust r. of
Magnentius. Reverse: Chi-Rho flanked by Alpha-Omega. RIC 34. Ex¬
tremely Fine, sharply struck, slightly grainy brown patina. A very early
display of the Christhian chi-rho on Roman coinage. (Est. $200-300)

This historical piece shows that Magnentius, a soldier who had rebelled in the
Western provinces, was a policy opportunist, for with this reverse type he had hoped
to incite the Orthodox Catholics of his region against the invading eastern emperor
Constantius II, who was a devout Arian.

229 A pair of Late Roman gold solidi ☆ Western Roman emperor
Valentinian 1, A.D. 364-375, struck at Antioch, obv. rosette-diademed,
draped and cuirassed bust r. of Valentinian, rev. Valentinian standing,
holding Victory on globe and long cross banner (RIC 2b). Fine with a
few scratches, nicely struck ☆ Eastern Roman emperor Arcadius, A.D.
383-408, struck at Constantinople, obv. helmeted, cuirassed bust of
Arcadius three-quarters facing r., hldg. shield and spear, rev.
Constantinopolis seated, holding spear and Victory on globe (RIC. 7).
Very Fine or better, nicely struck. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $350-500)

230 Lot of 50 Roman provincial bronzes issued for use throughout the
Greco-Roman world, from Spain to Mesopotamia. All arc Fine to
Very Fine, most patinated or cleaned, all with at least one kind of sur¬
face or strike imperfection. Most show portraits of Emperors,
Caesars or Empresses on their obverses. Includes a wide variety of re¬
verse types on planchets ranging in diameter from 12mm to 32mm.
(Total: 50 pieces) (Est. $200-400)

23 1 Theodosius II, Eastern Emperor A.D. 402-450. AV solidus (4.40g.)
of Constantinople, A.D. 441-450. Obverse: Helmeted, cuirassed
bust of Theodosius II three-quarters facing r., holding shield and
spear. Reverse: IMP XXXXII COS XVII PP, Constantinopolis
seated 1., holding scepter and globus cruciger, star in 1. field. RIC
300. Nearly Mint State, a pin prick on the neck and some graffito in
the right field on the obverse. Sharply struck and perfectly centered
on a broad planchet. (Est. $350-500)

From Stack’s sale of June 1982, Lot 613.

232 Valentinian III, Western Emperor A.D. 425-455. AV solidus
(4.37g.). Mediolanum, c. A.D. 430-455. Obverse: Diademed,
draped and cuirassed bust r. of Valentinian III. Reverse: Emperor
standing facing, holding long cross and Victory, foot on man¬
headed serpent. RIC 2025. Extremely Fine, the obverse perhaps
better, the reverse especially well struck for this western mint issue.
Choice in appearance with much remaining lustre. (Est. $400-600)

Byzantine Empire

233 Anastasius, A.D. 491-518. AV solidus (4.30g.) of Constantinople,

A.D. 430-440. Obverse: Helmeted, cuirassed bust of Anastasius
three-quarters facing r., holding shield and spear. Reverse:
Constantinopolis standing 1., holding long cross, star in r. field.
Sear 3. Nearly Mint State, sharply struck and well centered. A lus¬
trous and attractive example. (Est. $350-500)

234 A trio of Byzantine gold fractions with portraits of their issuers on

the obverse. All Very Fine or better, somewhat wrinkled and
scratched ft tremissis of Justin I, A.D. 518-527, rev. Victory advanc¬
ing r., holding glubus cruciger and wreath (Sear 58). Quite sharp lot
the issue ft semissis of Constans II, A.D. 641-668, rev. cross on
globe (Sear 983) ft semissis of Constantine IV, A.D. 668-685, rev.
cross on globe (Sear 1611). The last two are unevenly struck. (Total:
3 pieces) (Est. $1 50-250)

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235 Phocas, A.D. 602-610. AV solidus (4.27g.) of Constantinople. Ob¬
verse: Facing, crowned bust of Phocas holding globus cruciger. Re¬
verse: Angel standing, facing, holding long P-cross and globus
cruciger Sear 618. Mint State, sharply struck on a broad planchet.
Excellent eye appeal. (Est. $300-400)

136 Phocas, A.D. 602-610. AV solidus (4.49g.) of Constantinople. Ob¬
verse: Facing, crowned bust of Phocas holding globus cruciger. Re¬
verse: Angel standing, facing, holding long P-cross and globus
cruciger. Sear 618. Mint State, small unstruck area at left of bust.
Bright, lustrous, and very appealing. (Est. $250-350)

137 Heraclius, A.D. 610-641. AV semissis (2.05 g.) of Constantinople.
Obverse: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Heraclius facing
r. Reverse: Cross potent on globe. Sear-785. About Extremely Fine.

Rich yellow gold, softly struck on left side. Good eye appeal and a
nice portrait. (Est. $250-400)

38 Constans II, A.D. 641-668. AV solidus (4.40g.) of Constantinople.

Obverse: Facing, crowned busts of Constans II and Constantine IV,
cross above. Reverse: Cross potent on three-step base. Sear 959.
Mint State or nearly so. Obverse fully lustrous, reverse more subtly
so. (Est. $250-350)

39 Michael II and Theophilus, A.D. 821/2-829. AV solidus (3-8 1 g.) of

Syracuse. Obverse: Facing bust of Michael holding globus-cruciger.
Reverse: Facing bust of Theophilus holding cross-potent. SBC 1646.
Extremely Fine or nearly so, sharply struck on a short, dumpy
planchet. Bold and appealing. (Est. $200-300)

240 I heophdus, A.D. 829-842. AV solidus (3.43g.) of Syracuse. Ob¬

verse: Facing bust of I heophilus holding cross-potent. Reverse:
Facing bust of Theophilus holding globus-cruciger. SBC 1670. Ex¬
tremely Fine, sharply struck, areas of orange toning. A pleasing col¬
lector coin. (Est. $250-350)

241 Constantine VII and Romanus 1, A.D. 920-944. AR miliaresion

(2.76g.) of Constantinople. Obverse: Cross crosslet with three steps,
globe below. Reverse: Five-line inscription naming emperors. Sear
1757. Choice Very Fine, toned. A few scratches and the usual ragged
edges. ' (Est. $100-200)

242 Constantine VIII, A.D. 1025-1028. AV histamenon nomisma
(4.42g.) of Constantinople. Obverse: Bust facing of Christ, holding
the Book of Gospels and raising his r. hand in benediction. Reverse:
Facing bust of Constantine VIII, holding labarum and akakia. Sear
1815. Choice Very Fine and well detailed. The reverse shows a few
die breaks. Appealing yellow gold with a strong strike for the issue.

(Est. $300-400)

243 Constantine X, A.D. 1059-1067. AV histamenon nomisma (4.39g.)
of Constantinople. Obverse: Christ, holding the Book of Gospels
and raising his r. hand in benediction, seated facing. Reverse: Con¬
stantine X, holding labarum and globus cruciger, standing facing.
Sear 1847. Extremely Fine and well struck. A particularly nice ex¬
ample of this scyphate issue with rich golden color. (Est. $250-350)

244 An interesting group of Byzantine electrum scyphates, all but one

with Christ on the obverse. All are Fine to Very Fine with strike and
surface imperfections, including graffito: 'w histamenon nomisma ol
Michael VII, A.D. 1071-1078, obv. bust of Christ facing, rev. bust of
emperor facing. Sear 1868 histamenon nomisma of Nicephorus
III, A.D. 1078-1081 (3), obv. Christ seated facing, rev. emperor
standing facing. Sear 1881. One example broken and repaired &
hyperpyron of Andronicus II, A.D. 1282-1328, obv. Virgin Mary
within walls of Constantinople, rev. Christ standing, crowning
Andronicus II and Michael IX. Sear 2396. Poorly struck as is usual.
(Total: 5 pieces) (Est. $350-500)

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245

World Gold Coins

Afghanistan. SH 1299 (1921) two amani. Krause-Mishler-888;
Friedberg-30. EF. Lustrous honey gold. (Est. $250-350)

Lustrous 1536 Salzburg Half Ducat

251 Austrian States. Salzburg. 1536 half ducat. Friedberg-unlisted. Un¬
circulated. Lustrous honey gold with traces of olive. A satiny, splen¬
did rendition of this scarce issue. Standing figure of Saint Rudbertus
on obverse. (Est. $1,500-1,800)

246 Australia. 1867 sovereign. Sydney. KM -4, Fr-10. MS-61 (PCGS).
Satiny olive-gold with strong lustre and equally strong design ele¬
ments. Devoid of all but a few trivial marks, and decidedly choice for
the assigned grade. (Est. $1,500-1,800)

247 Australia. 1871 Sovereign. Sydney. KM-6, Fr-11. MS-61 (PCGS).

Incused WW on Victoria’s neck. Smoky honey gold with dusky
peach iridescence. (Est. $450-650)

248 Australia. Pair of one ounce $100 gold issues, Gem Proof, as issued:

ft 2000 Year of the Dragon ft 2002 Year of the Horse. (Total: 2
pieces) (Est. $800-1,000)

Selection of Popular World Gold Issues

249 Australia and other selected issues: ft Australia. Sovereigns: 1900-M

☆ 1906-M ft 1912-M ft 191 8-P ft Belgium. 20 francs: ft 1871 ft
1874 ☆ 1914 ☆ Colombia. 5 pesos: ft 1920 ☆ 1922 ☆ 1924(3) ☆
France. 20 francs: ft 1896-A ft 1910 ft Great Britain. Half sover¬
eign: ft 1894 ft 1910 ft Sovereigns. 1907 ft 1911 ft 1925 ft
Greece. 20 drachmai. 1884 ft Hungary. 10 korona. ft 1911 (2) YY 20
korona. 1 893 ft 1899 ft Mexico. Two and a half pesos. 1945 ft Five
pesos. 1907 ft 20 pesos. 1917 ft Netherlands. 1928 ducat, ft Rus¬
sia. 1898 five roubles, ft South Africa. Sovereigns. 1926 ft 1931 ft
Switzerland. 1947-B 20 francs. All EF and finer, several Uncircu¬
lated. (Total: 32 pieces) (Est. $1,600-2,000)

Actual gold weight of lot: 6.3244 ounces.

250 Austrian States. Netherlands. 1786-A half souverain dor. Vienna.
KM-35, Fr-309. AU-55 (NGC). Lustrous yellow gold surfaces with
some olive and rose highlights. Reflective fields and lightly textured
motifs. (Est. $400-600)

Uncirculated Salzburg 1747 Ducat

252 Austrian States. Salzburg. 1747 ducat. KM-35 1, Fr-756. MS-6.2
(PCGS). Lustrous yellow gold with decided olive highlights. Some
prooflike reflectivity in the fields. A pleasing coin overall.

(Est. $1,600-2,000)

An even decade after this coin was struck in Salzburg, a boy named Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart was born in the scenic Austrian city of Salzburg. He was a boy won
der, touring Europe from the age of six onwards, and created some of the finest musii
the world has ever known, yet his final resting place is unknown. We would sugges
that this coin was circulating as the young Wolfgang was living and working ir
Salzburg, but from the looks of it the coin had already found a safe hiding spot by then

253 Austrian States. Salzburg. 1795-M ducat. KM-463, Fr-776. MS-6.
(NGC). Somewhat prooflike honey gold with strong yellow irides
cence in the recessed areas. Struck on a slightly wavy, crinklj
planchet, typical for the issue. (Est. $400-600

254 Austrian States. Salzburg. 1610 two ducats. KM-4, Fr-555. Choici
AU to Uncirculated. A highly lustrous satiny delight. Rich yellov
gold surfaces display attractive olive highlights. Scarce so fine.

(Est. $1,200-1,500

255

Austria. 1776-G BV ducat. KM-2081, Fr-287. AU-58 (PCGS)
Lustrous lemon gold. Sea rce. (Est. $500-700

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-56 Austria. 1899 four ducats. KM-2276, Fr-385. Uncirculated,
prooflike with some hairlines in the obverse field. Still, a pleasing ex¬
ample of a desirable date. (Est. $550-750)

Rare Austria 1765-WI Six Ducats

Famous Maria Theresa Issue

57 Austria. 1765-WI six ducats. KM-2048, Fr-251. AU-55 (PCGS).
Sharp and lustrous. Bright honey gold with prooflike reflectivity, es¬
pecially on the reverse. A prized rarity from the reign of Maria
Theresa, a date that is unpriced in any grade in the Krause-Mishler
reference. A splendid piece and a splendid opportunity.

(Est. $9,400- 12,400)

58 Austria. Trio of popular gold issues: ☆ 1892 Restrike. Four florins or

10 francs. KM-2260, Fr-420R. Choice Uncirculated ☆ 1889 eight
florins or 20 francs. KM-2269, Fr-4 1 9. Choice Uncirculated ☆ 1915
Restrike. Four ducats. KM-2276, Fr-386. Choice Proof. (Total: 3
pieces) (Est. $325-450)

Uncirculated World Gold Issues

59 A selection of world gold coins commencing with Austria and ex¬
tending to Uruguay. All are Uncirculated, many are choice: ft Aus¬
tria. 1931 25 schillings. KM-2841, Fr-436 ft Denmark. 1900 10
kroner. KM-790.2, Fr-296 ft Greece. 1 884 20 drachma. KM-56, Fr-
18. One-year type ft Netherlands. 1877 10 gulden. KM- 106, Fr-
342 ft Poland. 1925 10 zloty. KM-Y3.2, Fr- 1 16 ft Switzerland.
1922-B 10 francs. KM-36, Fr-504 ft Uruguay. 1930-A five pesos.
KM-27, Fr-6. A nice group. (Total: 7 pieces) (Est. $1,000-1,500)

i0 Belgium. Flanders. (1322-46) one quarter chaise d or. Fr-98.
Choice EF. Louis de Male issue. Lustrous and bright honey gold with
some deeper highlights in the recessed areas. Nicely struck though
somewhat off-center, with the rim to the top of the legends in places.

(Est. $700-900)

Lovely Chaise d’Or of Louis de Male

261 Belgium. Flanders. (1322-46) chaise d’or. Gaillard-218, Fr-96.
Choice AU. Louis de Male issue. A delightful hammered coin with
exquisite eye appeal. Attractive pale orange-gold lustre graces warm
honey gold surfaces. Sharply struck. An impressive example of this
popular issue that features Louis de Male on his chaise. Splendid.

(Est. $1,400-1,800)

262 Belgium. Flanders. (1322-46) chaise d’or. G-218, Fr-96. AU. A sec¬
ond splendid example of this popular Louis de Male issue. Intense
lustre graces bright yellow gold surfaces. Nicely struck in most areas.

(Est. $850-1,150)

Pleasing Cavalier d’Or of Philip Le Bone

263 Belgium. Flanders. (1419-67) Cavalier d’or. Belmonte-487, Fr-

116. EF. Philip Le Bone issue. Deep honey gold with warm olive
highlights. A nicely struck example of this popular and desirable is¬
sue with mounted cavalier, sword drawn, at full gallop upon his
trusty war horse. (Est. $1,000-1,500)

264 Belgium. 1987 two-piece Proof set. KM-PS1. Gem Proof, essentially
as issued. Set contains: ft Five ecu. Silver ft 50 ecu. Gold. In original
maroon leather case of issue. 15,000 sets issued. (Total: 2 pieces)

(Est. $325-400)

Treasures of the world

Impressive 1822-P, PJ Bolivia Eight Escudos

The Norweb Specimen

265 Bolivia. Colonial. 1822-P, PJ eight escudos. Potosi Mint. KM-91,
Fr-19. AU-58 (NGC). Rich honey gold with intense lustre and
prooflike reflectivity in the protected areas. If judged solely by the
reverse, this coin would readily grade Choice Uncirculated. A pleas¬
ing example of a rare issue. (Est. $3,300-4,500)

The gold eight escudos of Spanish America deserves special recognition for carry¬
ing the burdens of world commerce for a century or more atop its broad shoulders.
Legal tender in the United States until nearly the Civil War, milled eight escudos
from mints in Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru were familiar to merchants and
bankers all over the globe in the late 1 8th and first half of the 19th centuries.

From the Spink America sale of the Norweb Collection, March 1997,
Lot 37.

Elusive 1822-P, PJ Bolivia Eight Escudos

Potosi Mint

266 Bolivia. Colonial. 1822-P, PJ eight escudos. KM-91, Fr-19. AU-55
(PCGS). Highly lustrous honey gold with a generous helping of aes¬
thetic appeal. A few faint marks are present, none of which immedi¬
ately draw the viewer’s eye. A touch of central striking weaknesses is
seen, although the sharpness is somewhat stronger there than fre¬
quently encountered. A grand combination of rarity (the gold issues
of colonial Bolivia are quite rare on the whole) and high aesthetic
charm. (Est. $2,250-3,000)

267 Bolivia. Republic. 1 84 1-13, LR/PL half escudo. KM- 100, Fr-30.
Choice AU, a case could be made for full Uncirculated. Lustrous yel¬
low gold with prooflike fields and lightly frosted motifs. A pleasing
example of this tiny issue, a coin that is lovely both for its aesthetic
appeal and its rustic design type. (Est. $200-350)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

268 Bolivia. Republic. 1840-P, LR eight escudos. KM -99, Fr-21. AU-58
(NGC). Deep olive-gold with some deeper gold on the high points.
Somewhat reflective in the fields, adding a pleasing contrast to the
textured motifs. (Est. $975-1,275)

269 Bolivia. Republic. 1841-P, LR eight escudos. KM-108.2, Fr-26.
EF-45 (NGC). A lustrous honey gold example of the design type. A
few stray marks are present, none of which are overly obtrusive. A
delightful coin overall. (Est. $1,000-1,200)

270 Brazil. 1832-R 6,400 reis. Rio de Janeiro. KM-387.1, Fr-1 15. AU-55
(PCGS). Lustrous olive-gold with some bright yellow brilliance in the
recessed areas. A pleasing example of the issue. (Est. $1,100-1,400

271 Brazil. 1851 20,000 reis. KM-463, Fr- 121. AU-55 (ANACS). A
frosty and lustrous honey gold specimen. A few light marks are notec
for accuracy. (Est. $275-400,

Extraordinary Proof 1912 Bulgaria 20 Leva

272 Bulgaria. 1912 20 leva. KM-33, Fr-6. Proof-67 (NGC). An outstand
ing honey gold specimen with delightfully satiny motifs and extraordi
narily deep mirror fields. Add a splash of pale rose and the overall ap
peal is greatly supplemented. The cameo contrast is extraordinary
Holder marked National Bank Hoard. (Est. $ 1 ,800-2,500

273 Bulgaria. 1912 20 leva. KM-33, Fr-6. MS-60 (ANACS). Frost)
honey gold with some prooflike reflectivity. (Est. $400-500

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1914 Bulgaria Medallic Four Dukats

574 Bulgaria. 1914 four dukats. Medallic issue. KM-M1, Fr-7. AU,

holed as nearly always seen. Lustrous olive-gold with some scattered
hairlines and other tiny marks. Reverse countermark after date. A
scarce issue in all grades. (Est. $500-800)

57 5 Canada. 1910-C sovereign. KM-14, Fr-1. AU. Lustrous gold with

some attractive rose iridescence. (Est. $150-250)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

176 Canada. 1911 -C sovereign. KM-20, Fr-2. AU to Uncirculated. Lus¬
trous honey gold. (Est. $125-175)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

Popular Canada 1913-C Sovereign

77 Canada. 1913-C sovereign. KM-20, Fr-2. AU, choice and lustrous.
One of just 3,71 5 examples of the date struck. (Est. $800-1,200)

78 Canada. 1914-C sovereign. MS-62 (PCGS). A lustrous honey gold
specimen with attractive rose and orange highlights. A fairly scarce
issue, one of just 14,871 of the date struck. (Est. $500-700)

70 Canada. Pair' of Uncirculated sovereigns, both graded MS-62 by
PCGS: "fr 1917-C 1918-C. A lustrous duo. (Total: 2 pieces)

(Est. $250-400)

80 Canada. 1912 $5. KM-26, Fr-4. Uncirculated. Lustrous honey gold
with delightful rose highlights. First year of the denomination.

(Est. $350-550)

81 Canada. 1912 $5. KM-26, Fr-4. Uncirculated. Highly lustrous honey
gold. A scattering of tiny marks accounts for the grade. (Est. $200-350)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

282 Canada. 1913 $5. MS-64 (PCGS). Intense cartwheel lustre shines
brightly beneath attractive orange and peach iridescence.

(Est. $350-550)

283 Canada. 1913 $5. KM-26, Fr-4. Uncirculated, choice. Highly lus¬
trous honey gold with delightful rose iridescence. (Est. $350-550)

284 Canada. 1914 $5. KM-26, Fr-4. AU. A lustrous example of the key
date in this short-lived denomination (1912-1914). Attractive.

(Est. $350-550)

Purchased Jrom Bowers and Ruddy Galleries.

285 Canada. 1912 $10. MS-64 (PCGS). Lively pale sky blue and attrac¬
tive rose iridescence on lustrous honey gold surfaces. An attractive
example from the first year of this short-lived series (1912-1914).

(Est. $1,200-1,800)

286 Canada. 1913 $10. KM-27, Fr-3. AU-58 (PCGS). Lustrous honey gold.
An attractive coin despite a scattering of obverse marks. (Est. $350-500)
From the Jay Roe Collection.

287 Canada. 1914 $10. KM-27, Fr-3. AU. A lustrous example with a
few scattered marks. (Est. $350-450)

Purchased Jivm Bowers and Ruddy Galleries.

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A Special Offering of
1912 Canadian gold Coins

1 he following two Canadian gold coins have been together since the
time of their mintage in 1912. They were purchased by a woman in
Fredericton, New Brunswick as a present for her daughter at the time
ol her birth. In 1985, the granddaughter of the original purchaser, the
daughter of the original recipient, sold the pieces to noted Canadian
dealer Sandy Campbell. Campbell placed them in the collection ol Jack
Alston, a connoisseur ol high-grade Canadian coinage whose collection
has taken on legendary proportions for its quality. In 1989, they were
acquired privately by our present consignor as a set; he hopes these two
pieces will remain a set after already spending 90 years together.

These two specimens are thought to each be the finest known ol their
respective issues. Among those who hold this opinion are Sandy
Campbell, who has also examined the other pieces that have been graded
MS-66 by PCGS and judged these the finest.

Finest Known 1912 Canada $5

(photo enlarged to twice actual size)

288 Canada. 1912 $5. KM-26, Fr-4. MS-66 (PCGS). Rich rosy gold
with powerful cartwheel lustre. Delightful visual appeal combined
with high numerical grade, coming together in a manner that will be
forever remembered. A condition rarity for the specialist, and quite
simply one of the nicest specimens of Canadian gold coinage in exist¬
ence. (Est. $15,000-25,000)

PCGS Population: 2; none finer.

Finest Known 1912 Canada $10

(photo enlarged to twice actual size)

289 Canada. 1912 $10. KM-27, Fr-3. MS-66 (PCGS). Impressive sat¬
iny lustre on immaculate surfaces. Bright and beautiful with incred¬
ible eye appeal, marks being minimal. Rich yellow gold segues to ol¬
ive near the periphery. A marvelous coin in every respect. Indeed, foi
the advanced connoisseur of Canadian issues, this is certainly one ol
the ultimate prizes! (Est. $20,000-30,000)

PCGS Population: 2; none finer.

Scarce 1989 Canada Maple Leaf Proof Set

10th Anniversary Issue

290 Canada. 1989 Maple Leaf 10th Anniversary Proof set. KM-PS11

Gem Proof, as struck. Scarce, just 1,995 such sets were produced. In
case of issue. (Total: 4 coins) (Est. $1,000-1,300)

291 Canada. 1995 $200 Maple Syrup issue. KM-265. Gem Proof, a:

struck. In case of issue. (Est. $175-250)

Choice Uncirculated 1882-H Newfoundland $2

292 Canada. Newfoundland. 1882-H $2. KM-5, Fr-1. MS-63 (PCGS)
Highly lustrous honey gold with hints of deeper golden toning. h
pleasing example. (Est. $ 1 ,400-2,000'

From the Jay Roe Collection.

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293

Canada. Newfoundland. 1888-H $2. KM-5, Fr-1. Uncirculated,

choice. Lustrous honey gold. (Est. $500-700)

294 Canada. Newfoundland. 1888 $2. KM-5, Fr-1. About Uncircu¬
lated. Choice medium yellow gold with nice lustre for the assigned
grade. Some light hairlines, good eye appeal. A pleasant specimen of
this popular type. (Est. $250-300)

295 Central American Republic. 1825-NG, M half escudo. Nueva
Guatamala. KM-5, Fr-5. MS-62 (PCGS). A delightful yellow gold
specimen with attractive orange highlights on the high points. Some
olive iridescence graces the reflective fields. Essentially mark free save
for some mint-caused planchet adjustment marks that can only be
detected after a diligent search under low magnification. Definitely
choice. (Est. $250-400)

196 Central American Republic. 1846-JB half escudo. KM-13.1, Fr-5.
AU to Uncirculated, prooflike. Highly lustrous yellow gold with
lovely wisps of olive toning. The ever-popular rising sun over moun¬
tain peak design type. Choice for the grade. (Est. $125-200)

The mountain range in these pieces is representative of the landscape, as seen from
a distance, of this section of land linking North America with South America. Early
accounts of coastwise ships often tell of passing at a distance, and at night seeing red
fire issue from the crests.

From the Jay Roe Collection.

97 Chile. Colonial. 1802-S, JJ eight escudos. Santiago. KM-54, Fr-23.
AU-58 (NGC). Intensely lustrous olive-gold with delightful field
reflectivity and frosty motifs. Well struck for the design type, with
just a hint of design faintness at the center of the obverse. Some natu¬
ral planchet flaws, as struck, add to the overall charm of this gorgeous
coin. (Est. $1,100-1,300)

Such pieces as this, popularly know as doubloons, were in standard use in the
United States during the early 19th century and, in fact, were much more prevalent
than were our own federal gold coins. Our comments refer to escudos in general, as
a class, not to this specific date or mint.

Lustrous Uncirculated 1814-S, FJ Eight Escudos

298 Chile. Colonial. 1814-S, FJ eight escudos. KM-78, Fr-29. MS-63
(PCGS). An outstanding example of the grade and design type. Frosty
olive-gold surfaces display rich orange highlights in the recessed areas.
Nicely struck as well, with only a hint of weakness at the centers (this
issue is typically very soft in that area). (Est. $2,400-2,800)

(1912) Pattern 20 Cents Rarity

Struck in Gold

299 China. Republic. (1912) Pattern 20 cents struck in gold. KM-Pn7,
Kann-1551. AU. A high degree of lustre graces the deep golden sur¬
faces. Some scattered hairlines are noted in the fields. A rare pattern
struck in gold; this denomination was struck in silver for general cir¬
culation. Head of Sun Yat-Sen and MEMENTO BIRTH OF RE¬
PUBLIC OF CHINA on the obverse, flags and Chinese titulature on
reverse. Certain to cause a bidding stir. (Est. $1,500-2,000)

Yuan Shi-Kai $ 1 Rarity

Struck in Gold

300 China. Republic. (1916) Yuan Shi-Kai dollar type struck in gold.
KM-Pn53 (for type), Kann-1560 (Type of 663). AU. Deep orange-
gold with fiery orange highlights. Wire rim details encircle much of
the circumference on both sides. Faint hairlines attest to some light
mishandling over the years, but overall, still a highly attractive ex¬
ample of the issue. A rarity in all grades; the last appearance of one of
these in a Bowers and Mcrcna sale was in our sale of the Tower Hill
Collection (September 1993). This type was struck in great quantities
in silver, but the number of gold specimens struck was infinitesimal
in comparison. An excellent opportunity for the specialist. A very at¬
tractive and very important coin. (Est. $7,000-10,000)

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Rare 1919 Gold $10

301 China. Republic. (1919) $10. KM-Y330, Kann-1531. AU. Lus¬
trous olive-gold with some yellow brightness on the high points. A
few stray hairlines and scattered light marks are seen, none of them
overly distracting. Another rare gold issue from the days of the China
Republic. (Est. $2,500-3,500)

Gold (1932) Manchoukuo Tael

“Double Happiness’

302 China. Manchoukuo. (1932) tael. KM-3, Kann-1596. EF. Satiny,
mattelike olive-gold surfaces show a few stray marks. “Double Hap¬
piness” characters on obverse. Issued by Japanese military during oc¬
cupation. Scarce and intriguing. (Est. $1,500-1,800)

The province of Manchoukuo (or Manchukuo) was set up under Japanese rule in
1932 and comprised the regions of Manchuria and Jehol, some 480,000 square
miles of China. Manchoukuo underwent several regional episodes during its lifetime
(1932-45), being variously named a province, an independent republic, and an em¬
pire. The regions all reverted to China after World War II.

Scarce Gold (1932) Manchoukuo Tael

303 China. Manchoukuo. (1932) tael. KM -4, Kann-1597. AU, fairly
choice overall. Satiny, mattelike honey gold surfaces show distinctive
olive highlights and a few light marks. Scarce. (Est. $ 1 ,250- 1 ,500)

Manchoukuo (1932) Gold Tael

Kann- Unlisted

304 China. Manchoukuo. (1932) tael. KM-7, Kann-Unlisted. EF, choice
overall. Mattelike yellow gold surfaces show strong lustre and a few
scattered marks (most of which are seen on the reverse). Another rare
issue from Japanese occupied Manchoukuo. (Est. $1,750-2,500)

305 China. Yunnan. (1919) $5. KM-Y481, Kann-1526. EF. Sultry or¬
ange-gold with some deep honey highlights. A scarce issue.

(Est. $400-600)

306 China. Yunnan. (1919) $10. KM-Y482, Kann- 1524. EF. Warm or¬

ange-gold with some deep honey highlights. Another scarce Yunnan
issue. (Est. $500-700)

307 China. 1987 Panda Proof set. KM-PS22 (Y-124-128). Gem Proof,

as struck. In original packaging and box. Always popular. (Total: 5
pieces) (Est. $600-1,000)

1741/0 Colombia Two Escudos

The Norweb Specimen
Unlisted Overdate

308 Colombia. Colonial. 1741/0 M two escudos. Bogota. KM-17, Fr
8. Choice Very Fine. Appealing medium yellow gold. Bold cross and
date, with overdate clear, though much of the rest of the legend b
lacking. Portions of mintmark and assayer are present. A very rare
and quite interesting overdate, a very desirable specimen with an out¬
standing pedigree. (Est. $1,500-2,000)

From Spink Americas sale of the Norweb Collection, March 1997, Loi
285.

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Impressive 1797-NR, JJ Colombia Eight Escudos

309 Colombia. Colonial. 1797-NR, JJ eight escudos. Bogota. KM-
62.1, Fr-51. Uncirculated. A faint, old obverse scratch is all that
keeps this exciting and attractive gold coin from a choice designa¬
tion. Highly lustrous yellow gold with some deep orange and pale
olive highlights. A splendid coin both aesthetically and physically.
Struck from rusted dies, evidence of which can be seen at the periph¬
eries. Scarce so fine. (Est. $1,500-2,000)

312 Colombia. Colonial. 1810-P, JF eight escudos. Popayan. KM-66.2,
Fr-6l. AU-55 (PCGS). Attractive honey gold with areas of rich yel¬
low iridescence. Splashes of deeper orange grace the recessed areas.
Some central weakness present, as often encountered for these large
gold colonial issues. A rare date from a rare issuing mint.

(Est. $1,000-1,200)

Lustrous 1818-NR, JF Eight Escudos

Choice Uncirculated 1800-NR, JJ Eight Escudos

310 Colombia. Colonial. 1800-NR, JJ eight escudos. KM-62.1, Fr-51.
MS-63 (NGC). A nice representative example of the date and design
type. Sharply struck and aesthetically appealing. Highly lustrous
honey gold with bright yellow highlights. Rare so fine.

(Est. $2,400-2,800)

Brilliant 1803-JJ Eight Escudos

31 1 Colombia. Colonial. 1803-NR, JJ eight escudos. KM-62.1, Fr-51.
MS-63 (NGC). Strong cartwheel lustre on bright olive-gold surfaces.
Nicely struck at the centers and devoid of all but a few trivial marks.
A lovely coin in all respects. (Est. $2,400-2,800)

313 Colombia. Colonial. 1818-NR, JF eight escudos. KM-66.1, Fr-60.
MS-61 (PCGS). Lustrous honey gold with deep orange highlights in
the recessed areas. A touch of central striking weakness, as typical for
the issue. Still, a pleasing coin for the grade. (Est. $1,500-2,000)

314 Colombia. Colonial. 1820-NR, JF eight escudos. KM-66.1, Fr-60.

AU. Final year of the type. Lustrous honey gold with some distinctive
olive highlights. A few faint marks are noted, none of them overly
obtrusive or offensive. Choice overall. (Est. $900-1,300)

315 Colombia. Republic. 1827-RR peso. Bogota. KM-84, Fr-73. AU-55
(PCGS). Deep yellow gold with some olive highlights. Heavy lustre re¬
mains on both sides. An attractive coin for the grade. (Est. $125-200)

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Lustrous C olombia 1834-RS Eight Escudos

316 Colombia. Republic. 1834-RS eight escudos. Bogota. KM-82.1,
Fr-67. AU, chiefly choice but with some faint hairlines. Highly lus¬
trous yellow gold with distinctive olive highlights. An attractive ex¬
ample of a design type that is typically found well-circulated and
equally well-worn. (Est. $1,000-1,500)

In 1842, Jacob Eckfeldt and William DuBois of the United States Mint described
this issue:

"The doubloons and their fractions are more frequently seen in this country, or at least
at this mint, than any other of the class usually called patriot.’ They are pretty regular in
weight; the Bogota coinage having a slight preference in this respect. In fineness, the dou¬
bloons of Popayan are decidedly inferior, as has been established by repeated trials, upon
large amounts. The divisions of this doubloon, especially the escudo, or one-eighth, and
its half, are still lower in fineness, and very irregular in weight.”

Choice Uncirculated 1857 10 Pesos

317 Colombia. Republica de la Nueva Granada. 1857 10 pesos.
Popayan. KM-122.2, Fr-86. MS-63 (NGC). A delightful lemon yel¬
low specimen with mirrored fields and frosty devices. Sharp and
pleasing, in direct contrast to many of the coins which emanated
from the Popayan Mint. Definitely choice despite a few scattered
marks. (Est. $1,600-2,200)

Colombia’s mint at Popayan is thought of by this cataloguer (FW) as the “forgot¬
ten” mint in Colombia. Having had the pleasure of studying the Norweb Collection ol
South American gold, the present writer noted at the time that the Popayan dies were
typically produced from broken letter and numeral punches that may have been dis¬
carded by some of the more famous mints, then handed down to this poor little “or¬
phan” mint in the outlying regions of Colombia. Additionally, the technicians at the
Popayan edifice seemed to take little pride in their work. Many coins from that mint
show drastic repunching, uneven lettering, faulty planchets, and many other minting
discrepancies that are seldom seen from the other Colombian mints.

318 Golombia. Republica de la Nueva Granada. 1839-RS 16 pesos.
Bogota. KM-94.1, Fr-74. AU-55 (PCGS). Lustrous olive-gold with
attractive lemon iridescence in the protected areas. A few faint marks
are present, otherwise decidedly choice overall. (Est. $800-1 ,200)

319

Colombia. Republica de la Nueva Granada. 1839-RS 16 pesos.
Bogota. KM-94.1, Fr-74. EF-45 (PCI). Lustrous and satiny, defi¬
nitely choice for the grade. A nice, thoroughly attractive example of
the type without having to spend a small fortune for an Uncirculated
specimen. (Est. $450-650)

320 Colombia. Republica de la Nueva Granada. 1844-RS 16 pesos.
Bogota. KM-94.1, Fr-74. EF. Lustrous honey gold with some yellow
iridescence. Scattered marks present. Some central striking weakness
present, as frequently seen for the design type. (Est. $600-800)

321 Cook Islands. Modern low-mintage gold trio from the Cook Is¬
lands and other British Commonwealth countries, all gem Proof,
as issued: ☆ Cook Islands. 1996 $250. KM-295. One ounce gold.
1 ,000 struck ☆ Isle of Man. 1 990 crown. KM-276b. 1 ,000 struck ☆
Jamaica. 1983 $100. KM-1 10. 638 struck. (Total: 3 pieces)

(Est. $1,000-1,500)

322 Costa Rica. (1857) countermark on 1848-JB Central American Re¬

public half escudo. KM-80, Fr-5. EF. Lustrous yellow gold with some
deep honey highlights. Planchets shows a faint bend from applica¬
tion of the countermark. A popular issue. (Est. $125-200)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

323 Costa Rica. (Circa 1857) counterstamped escudo of the Central
American Republic, host coin dated 1849. KM-84. VF. Medium ol¬
ive-gold. A few faint marks are noted, none that are overly intrusive.

(Est. 250-350)

324 Costa Rica. Republic. 1854-JB half escudo. KM-97, Fr-10. AU.
Highly lustrous yellow gold with attractive olive highlights.

(Est. $125-200)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

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Rare 1842-MM Escudo

325

Costa Rica. 1842-MM escudo. KM-33.1, Fr-6. AU-55 (NGC).
Subdued golden lustre on olive-gold surfaces. Some prooflike
reflectivity is seen, a one-year-only type design. Considered quite rare
at the AU level; this design type is seldom found above EF.

(Est. $2,000-2,500)

326 Cuba. 1915 peso. KM-16, Fr-7. MS-66 (NGC). Intense lustre on

iridescent rose surfaces. Sharp and attractive. One of 6,850 examples
of the date struck. (Est. $350-500)

327 Czechoslovakia. 1928 medallic two ducats. KM-M2, Bruce-XM3,
Fr-7. 10th Anniversary issue. Uncirculated, choice. Satiny olive-gold.

(Est. $200-300)

Gold 1928 Medallic Czechoslovakia Four Ducats

>28 Czechoslovakia. 1928 four ducats. Medallic issue. Bruce-XM4,
KM-M3, Fr-6. Choice Uncirculated. Tiny reverse countermarks
near the bottom rim, K in a lined oval, and 986 1/9 in a cartouche. A
bright and lustrous honey gold coin. Struck to commemorate the
1 0th anniversary of the Czech Republic. Both scarce and attractive at
once. (Est. $500-700)

29 Danish West Indies. 1904 four dalers or 20 francs. KM-72, Fr-2.
Choice Uncirculated. Rich yellow gold resplendent with frosty lus¬
tre. Some of the usual bagmarks, but exceptionally bright and full of
eye appeal. A choice example. (Est. $600-700)

1904 Danish West Indies 10 Dalers Rarity

Just 2,005 Struck

330 Danish West Indies. 1904 10 dalers or 50 francs. KM-73. AU. Lus¬
trous deep honey gold with a few light marks noted for accuracy. A rare
date in all grades. Only 2,00.5 examples of the date were struck, and
attractive survivors from that mintage such as the present piece are
found only occasionally. A grand opportunity. (Est. $3,500-4,500)
The Danish West Indies became a U.S. possession in 1917 by purchase from Den¬
mark, ending a tradition of Danish settlement in the Caribbean dating back to the
mid- 17th century. The three islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix make up
the U.S. Virgin Islands, and had been administered together as a Danish colony
since 1754. Discovered by Columbus in 1493 on his second voyage, St. Thomas was
captured by the Dutch in 1 599 — the victory, somewhat hollow as the Dutch could
never maintain a successful settlement on the island, was commemorated by a fine
medal by Christian Maler, known as Betts- 19.

331 Denmark. 1740 ducat. KM-542, Fr-248. AU. A highly lustrous yel¬

low gold specimen with warm olive highlights on both sides. Struck
slightly off-center on the reverse, with the rim near the bottom of the
royal monogram. Somewhat reflective in the recessed areas. Lovely
overall. (Est. $1,200-1,500)

332 Denmark. Quartette of 10 kroner pieces, all MS-65 (NGC), and all
KM-809: ☆ 1908 (2) ☆ 1909 (2). (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $150-200)

333 Denmark. Another quartette of 10 kroner pieces, all MS-65 (NGC),
and all KM-809: ☆ 1908 (2) ☆ 1909 (2). (Total: 4 pieces)

(Est. $150-200)

334 Egypt. Egypt and other regional gold coins: ik Egypt. (1871) 10
qirsh. KM-259, Fr-l4. Uncirculated & Iran. (1927) pahlavi. KM-
1114, Fr-94. EF "ft Saudi Arabia. (1951) pound. KM-36, Fr-1.
Choice Uncirculated t? Turkey. (1914) 100 kurush. KM-754, Er-52.
(Year 5). AU. A nice group overall. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $350-450)

335 Egypt. 1938 100 piastres. KM-372, Fr-36. MS-65 (NGC). Royal
wedding of King Farouk. Lustrous honey gold with a whisper of rose
iridescence. One of just 5,000 examples struck to commemorate this
auspicious day in the life of Egypt’s King Farouk. (Est. $300-400)

Farouk s reign as king of Egypt began in 1936 and was notable for its incompe¬
tence, waste, and personal aggrandizement. The Egyptian treasury paid for a long list
of art objects, coins, stamps, paperweights, pornography, antiques, and other items
with which he surrounded himself. Farouk was an avid buyer of numismatic rarities
in the 1940s and at the time was the best customer of several American dealers
Many items and collections were sent to Egypt in the 1940s, as the King paid just

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about am price asked. Numismatic Gallery sold sections of several major collections
including patterns from F.C.C. Boyd to Farouk. In other instances, special strikings
ot medals ( 1 '■>46 United Nations gold “pattern ducaton”) and contrived rarities (e.g.,
1884-dated 1 lawaiian fantasy coins) were made up for him. Along the way he ac¬
quired many exceedingly important and high quality American rarities that anyone
would be proud to own. In particular, he assembled one of the finest holdings of
United States gold coins, replete with many rarities and gold strikings of patterns.
Farouk, the playboy king ot Egypt, used the Egyptian treasury to pay for his collec¬
tions of stamps, coins, art, pornography, and other interests.

In 1943, King Farouk was extended an honorary membership in the American
Numismatic Association. The next year, a communication from his secretary was
published in that organization’s journal The Numismatist-.

“Deeply appreciating the kind thought that dictated the decision taken at your last
Annual Convention regarding His Majesty’s membership, the King has commanded
me to convey to you and to your honourable colleagues His Majesty’s most sincere
thanks and best wishes for the constant progress of the Association.”

336 Egypt. 1984 100 pounds. KM-562, Fr-1 17. Choice Proof. A pleas¬
ingly choice cameo Proof with strong contrast between frosted motifs
and mirror fields. Attractive portrait of Cleopatra on obverse.

(Est. $650-750)

339

France. (1364-80) franc a pied. Ciani-457, Fr-284. Choice AU. Is¬
sue of Charles V. Lustrous honey gold with splashes of bright yellow
and pale rose. Nicely struck for the issue, with especially strong de¬
tails at the centers. A thoroughly pleasing example of the type.

(Est. $900-1,200)

340 France. (1380-1422) ecu d or a la couronne. Ciani-484, Fr-291.
Choice AU. Charles VI. Attractive subdued lustre on satiny olive-
gold surfaces. A pleasing example of the type, nicely struck and well-
centered. (Est. $750-900)

Impressive Lion d Or of Philip VI de Valois

Issue of 1338

337 France. (1338) lion d or. Ciani-290. Choice AU. Philip VI de Valois
(1328-50). Issue of 1338. An exemplary example of the issue, with
intense golden lustre on honey gold surfaces. Splashes of rich orange
toning increase the overall appeal. Nicely centered and nicely struck,
especially so at the center of the obverse. Some peripheral weakness is
noted, as typically seen for the issue. A rarity when so finely pre¬
sented. (Est. $4,000-5,000)

Splendid Franc a Pied of France

Issue of Charles V (1364-80)

338 France. (1364-80) franc a pied. Ciani-457, Fr-284. Uncirculated,
essentially as struck. From the reign of Charles V (1364-80). Highly
lustrous honey gold with attractive rose iridescence. Nicely centered
and well struck save for a touch of weakness near the rims. A splendid
coin overall. (Est. $1,100-1,300)

341 France. (1380-1422) ecu d or a la couronne. Ciani-484, Fr-291.
Choice AU. Charles VI. A high degree of lustre graces satiny yellow
gold surfaces. Splashes of mingled rose and orange enhance the overall
appeal. A second pleasing example of the design type. (Est. $600-800)

342 France. (1422-53) salut d or. Ciani-598, Fr-301. AU. Issue ol
Henry VI (of England). Rich and satiny honey gold surfaces display
warm orange and rose highlights. Nicely struck and equally well cen¬
tered. Strong definition on the obverse, especially so at the allegorical
angels. A true visual delight. (Est. $1,500-1,800)

The reign of English king Henry VI as king of France began in 1422 by proclama¬
tion, but it was never on solid footing thanks to the military advances of Charles VII
and Joan of Arc, who rode against English forces as a young woman and helped drivt
the English from French ground. In 1431, Joan was tried and burnt at the stake as £
heretic; half a millenium later, she was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1920.

343 France. Undated ecu d or au soleil of Francis 1(151 5-47). Ciani- 1 073
Fr-345. VF. Fourth type, Bayonne Mint. An attractive lemon gold speci¬
men with bright lustre. Some striking weakness near the periphery, typi
cal of the early issues. Still pleasing overall. (Est. $500-700)

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*44 France. U’Ol-K louis dor. Bordeaux. Reformation issue. KM-
334.11, Fr-436. VF to EF. Clearly overstruck on a 1691-M
(Toulouse Mint) louis d or with the Old Laureate Head style (KM-
278.8) and shield reverse. Lustrous yellow gold, as befits the Sun
King. (Est. $500-700)

>45 France. 1729-W louis d or. Lille. C-65.23, Fr-46l. AU. A bright
and lustrous yellow gold specimen with wisps of deeper toning. A
hint of striking weakness at the rims, not unusual for the issue. Still
pleasing overall. (Est. $450-650)

Uncirculated French 1747/3-A Louis d’Or

Unlisted Overdate

46 France. 1747/3-A overdate louis d or (au bandeau). Paris. KM-
513.1, Fr-464. Choice Uncirculated. Unlisted overdate. Lustrous ol¬
ive-gold with some prooflike reflectivity. Nicely struck for the issue,
and aesthetically appealing as well. An unlisted variety that is of special
interest to the connoisseur and advanced collector. (Est. $800-1,200)

47 France. 1786-B louis d or. Rouen. C-83.8, Fr-475. Uncirculated.

Frosty olive-gold with strong lustre, especially so in the recessed ar¬
eas. A pleasing coin that verges on choice for the grade. Variety with
dot below D in LUD. (Est. $350-500)

Mint State 1786-W Louis d’Or

348 France. 1786-W louis dor. Lille. C-83.7, Fr-475. MS-64 (PCGS).
Bright and lustrous with satiny devices and deep mirror fields. A
truly delightful coin for the assigned grade. (Est. $ 1 ,600-2,000)

349 France. 1787-T louis d or. Nantes. KM-591.14, Fr-475. AU.
Prooflike olive-gold with splashes of bright yellow brilliance. Some
central planchet adjustment marks are noted on the king’s jawline,
and on the reverse at the center of the shields. Still an attractive ex¬
ample of the design type. (Est. $350-500)

Enchanting Uncirculated 1717-A Two Louis d’Or

350 France. 1717-A two louis d or. Paris. C-55.1, Fr-450. MS-64
(PCGS). Satiny, lustrous olive-gold with attractive orange highlights.
Nicely struck in all places. Remnants of a probable undertype can be
seen, especially in places at the reverse rim. A choice coin overall.

(Est. $4,600-5,200)

Another Nice 1717-A Double Louis d’Or

351 France. 1717-A two louis d or. Paris. C-55.1, Fr-450. MS-62 (NGC).
A highly lustrous and thoroughly satiny example of this popular issue
from Louis XV, the infant king of France. Very youthful portrait on the
obverse with crown of state. A touch of striking weakness at REX on
the obverse and correspondingly on CHRS on the reverse, where some
planchet adjustment marks are also seen. Otherwise, sharp in all other
areas. Definitely choice. (Est. $2,900-3,500)

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352 France. 1854-A five francs. KM-783, Fr-578. MS-65 (PCGS).

Reeded edge. Intense cartwheel lustre on frosty honey gold surfaces.
Definitely a gem! (Est. $400-600)

353 France. 1854-A five francs. KM-783, Fr-578. MS-65 (PCGS).

Reeded edge. A second pleasing specimen, this with attractive olive
highlights on honey gold surfaces. (Est. $400-600)

354 France. 1989 five Irancs. Platinum. 16 grams, .999 fine. KM-968c.
Gem Proof, as made. One of 3,000 examples struck, of which 1,800
were later melted, leaving a net distribution worldwide of just 1,200
pieces. Housed in box of issue from Monnaie De Paris. Coin #1059.

(Est. $300-400)

355 France. 1989 five Irancs. Platinum. 16 grams, .999 fine. KM-968c.

Gem Proof, as made. One of 3,000 examples struck. Housed in box
of issue from Monnaie De Paris. A second example, this being Coin
#1060. (Est. $300-400)

356 France. 1868-A 10 francs. Paris. KM-800.1, Fr-586. MS-66
(PCGS). A satiny gem of the highest order. Attractive lustre rotates
boldly on satiny surfaces. (Est. $400-600)

1899 Piedfort Gold 10 Francs Pattern

357 France. 1899 pattern 10 francs. Gold piedfort (double thickness).
KM-PnlOO. MS-64 (NGC). A delightfully lustrous gold pattern
struck in piedfort style. Honey gold frosty motifs and deep mirror
fields form a pleasing if somewhat modest cameo contrast. An aesthetic
delight, and a beautiful design type as well. Rare. (Est. $1,600-1,900)

358 France. France and Luxembourg gold grouping: France: ☆ 1812-A
20 francs. KM-695.1, Fr-104. VF ☆ 1897-A 20 francs. KM-825, Fr-
330. Uncirculated ☆ 1909 20 francs. KM-857, Fr-596a. Choice Un¬
circulated. Luxembourg: (1953) Medallic 20 francs. KM-M1, Fr-
12. Gem Uncirculated. A nice group. (Total: 4 pieces)

(Est. $350-500)

359 France. 1813 20 francs. Flag. Utrecht. KM-695.1 1, Fr-521. AU-58
(NGC). A lustrous yellow gold specimen with a few faint marks
noted for accuracy. A rarity, as this is the only gold issue with the flag
mintmark. Always popular. (Est. $500-900)

360 France. 1849-A 20 francs. Paris. KM-762, Fr-566. MS-65 (PCGS).,
A highly lustrous gem ol the highest order. Intense honey gold sur¬
faces display pale olive highlights. A satiny delight. (Est. $700-900)»

361 France. 1875-A 20 francs. KM-825, Fr-592. MS-65 (PCGS). Lus¬
trous honey gold with rose highlights. (Est. $100-150)

362 France. 1816-A40 francs. Paris. KM-713.1, Fr-532. MS-63 (PCGS)..
Intensely lustrous olive-gold with satiny motifs and reflective fields. A
truly lovely coin for the assigned grade. (Est. $900-1,200)!

363 France. 1830-A. 40 francs. Paris. KM-721.1, Fr-547. MS-63'
(NGC). Lustrous honey gold with some prooflike reflectivity in the
fields, especially on the reverse. Sharp and attractive for the grade.

(Est. $900-1,200)

364 France. 1831-A 40 francs. Paris. KM-747.1, Fr-557. AU-581

(NGC). A frosty, lustrous honey gold specimen of a scarce design!
type. An attractive coin in all respects. (Est. $500-900)1

365 France. 1834-A 40 francs (3). KM-747.1. VF to EF. (Total: 3 pieces)!

(Est. $350-550)1

366 France. Pair of 50 francs pieces illustrating both head types of Na¬

poleon III: ☆ 1857-A. Paris. Bare Head. KM-785.1, Fr-571. Uncir¬
culated ☆ 1866-BB. Strasbourg. Laureate Head. KM-804.2, Fr-583-.
AU. A scarce date. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $900-1,200)1

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169

France. 1904-A 50 francs. KM-831, Fr-591. MS-63 (NGC). Satiny,
lustrous rose-gold with splashes of vibrant peach. An attractive survi¬
vor from a fairly small mintage of just 20,000 pieces. Rare so fine.

(Est. $1,300-1,800)

France. 1868-A 100 francs. KM-802.1, Fr-580. MS-63 (NGC). A
rare date, one of just 2,315 examples struck under the auspices of
emperor Napoleon III. Satiny honey gold with intense glowing lustre
on both sides. A pleasing; example of the grade and design type.

(Est. $1,250 1,750)

373

Gem Proof 1987 Lafayette Proof Set

A Second Set

France. Another 1987 Lafayette four-piece 100 francs precious
metals Proof set, all gem Proof as made: ☆ Silver. KM-962a. 1 5
grams, .950 fine ☆ Gold. KM-962b. 17 grams, .920 fine ☆ Plati¬
num. KM-962c. 20 grams, .999 fine ☆ Palladium. KM-962d. 17
grams, .900 fine. Struck at the Paris Mint and housed in original box
of issue. Set #1460, La Monnaie De Paris. (Total: 4 pieces)

(Est. $1,000-1,500)

Finland. Assortment of popular gold issues, all Uncirculated to
Choice Uncirculated: 10 markkaa: ☆ 1879-S. KM-8.2, Fr-4 r
1881-S KM-8.2, Fr-5. ☆ 1882-S KM-8.2, Fr-5 ☆ 20 markkaa: ☆
1879-S KM-9.2, Fr-1 ☆ 191-0-L KM-9.2, Fr-3. A lustrous, attractive
grouping. (Total: 5 pieces) (Est. $500-900)

Prooflike MDCCXLV1II Ducat of Aachen

German States. Aachen. MDCCXLVIII (1748) ducat. KM-55, Fr-
unlisted. Uncirculated, prooflike. An impressive and appealing de¬
sign type. Exquisite shades of orange-gold highlight frosty motifs and
deeply mirrored fields. The reverse design type with Justice holding
scales, olive branch, and cornucopia is a miniature tribute to the die
engraver's art form circa 1748. Splendid. (Est. $1,400-1,800)

A neat network of tiny die cracks can be seen on the obverse at the bottom of the
bust and the legend beneath.

Careful examination of the clouds at Justice’s feet on the reverse reveal traces of a
design undertype, suggesting further research might be fruitful.

Prooflike Cameo 1786 Bavaria Ducat

France. 1910-A 100 francs. Paris. KM-858, Fr-327. Choice Uncir¬
culated. Intense lustre on bright honey gold surfaces. Somewhat
prooflike on the obverse. (Est. $500-700)

Our consignor notes that the present coin was “purchased from Abner
Kreisberg sometime in the 1950s. ”

Gem Proof 1987 Lafayette Proof Set

Four-Piece Precious Metals Set

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70 France. 1987 Lafayette four-piece 100 francs precious metals Proof
set, all gem Proof as made: id Silver. KM-962a. 15 grams, .950 fine
id Gold. KM-962b. 17 grams, .920 fine id Platinum. KM-962c. 20
grams, .999 fine id Palladium. KM-962d. 17 grams, .900 fine.
Struck at the Paris Mint and housed in original box of issue. Set
#1927, La Monnaie De Paris. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $1,000-1,500)

Lafayette has a unique privilege among historical figures for being a prominent
hero to two great nations. A medal struck in 1790 by the General Assembly of the
Commune of Paris called him “vengeur de la liberte dans les deux mondes,” a refer¬
ence to his relentless pursuit of greater liberty in both America and France. While his
accomplishments in the American Revolution are well known on the left side of the
Atlantic, perhaps fewer know of his positions as Vice President of the French Na¬
tional Assembly and commander of the French National Guard.

374 German States. Bavaria. 1786 ducat. KM-261, Fr-255. Choice Un¬
circulated, prooflike. Frosted satiny motifs and mirrored fields form
a bold and aesthetically appealing cameo contrast. Bright yellow gold
with attractive olive highlights. A truly choice specimen of an issue
that is seldom found so fine. (Est. $1,700-2,100)

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Rare Uncirculated 1640 Bavaria Five Ducats

An Extraordinary Opportunity

375 German States. Bavaria. 1640 five ducats. KM-61, Fr-196. MS-62
(PCGS). An impressive golden delight. Honey gold surfaces display
satiny peach and olive iridescence. Nicely struck and equally well
preserved. Obverse with full-length portrait of Maximilian as Elec¬
tor, reverse with city view of Munich with Mary and Jesus and a pair
of angels overhead. A splendid specimen of a beautiful design type,
and an issue that is seldom found in grades approaching that of the
present specimen. (Est. $6,000-8,000)

379

380

German States. Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenburg-Hannover. 1750-
S half goldgulden. KM-300, Fr-612. EF. Lustrous olive-gold with
some prooflike reflectivity in the protected areas. (Est. $350-500)

German States. Brunswick- Wolfenbuttel. 1829 2-1/2 thalers. KM-
1117, Fr-743. EF. Subdued lustre on satiny design motifs and lightly
mirrored fields. Attractive olive-gold. (Est. $900-1,200)'

Choice Uncirculated 1763 Five Thalers

Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel

376 German States. Bavaria. 1728/7 halfcarolin. KM-170, Fr-230. AU-
58 (NGC). Bright and lustrous yellow gold with decided olive high¬
lights. Some prooflike reflectivity noted in the recessed areas. Devoid
of extraneous marks. The Krause-Mishler reference gives a value of
$1,500 in the EF grade for this rare overdate. A splendid opportu¬
nity. (Est. $800-1,200)

1726 Ducat of Christiane Charlotte

Brandenburg-Anspach Issue

377 German States. Brandenburg-Anspach. 1726 ducat. KM- 157, Fr-
340. EF. Issue of Queen Christiane Charlotte (1723-29). Intense
golden lustre on yellow gold surfaces. Splashes of rich orange toning
on both sides. Choice and attractive for the grade despite a few faint,
scattered marks. A rare issue. (Est. $1,400-1,800)

378 German States. Brandenburg-Bayreuth. 1642/1 ducat. KM-57, Fr-
370. Choice AU. Highly lustrous yellow gold with distinctive olive
highlights. Nicely struck and fairly well centered, although the upper
reverse rim comes near the tops of the legend in that area. On a
slightly wavy planchet, as struck. (Est. $1,150-1,450)

381 German States. Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. 1763 five thalers. KM-
915, Fr-714. Choice Uncirculated. A highly lustrous beauty with re¬
flective fields and frosty motifs. Boldly struck from rusted andl
cracked dies. A few stray reverse marks are all that keep this lovely
specimen from the gem category. Rarely found so fine.

(Est. $1,250-1,750)!

382 German States. Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. 1768-E IDB five thalers.
KM-915, Fr-714. AU-58 (PCGS). Lustrous olive-gold with rich rose:
toning in recessed areas. An attractive issue, complete with rearing;
stallion motif on reverse. (Est. $1,050-1,350)1

383

384

German States. Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. 1780-MC ducat. KM-
1003, Fr-723. EF. Broadly doubl e struck, most noticeable on the re-

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German States. Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. 1717-HCH quarter
ducat. KM-770, Fr-673. Choice AU. Highly lustrous honey goldl
with some bright yellow iridescence. On a slightly wavy flan, as typi¬
cally seen for this small U.S. gold dollar sized issue. (Est. $350-500)1

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verse at the denomination and the floral motifs above. Lustrous ol¬
ive-gold with splashes of bright yellow brilliance. Nicely struck. A
fairly scarce type. (Est. $ 1 ,200- 1 ,500)

Proof 1813-TW Hannover Five Thalers

85 German States. Hannover. 1813-TW five thalers. KM-101, Fr-
619. Proof-64 (NGC). An impressive cameo Proof with deeply mir¬
rored olive-gold fields and frosty motifs. Obverse with crowned arms
of England’s George III, reverse with date, denomination, and Ger¬
man titulature. Impressive in all respects. (Est. $2,500-3,200)

86 German States. Mainz. 1645 ducat. KM-96, Fr-1654. AU. Issue of
Anselm Kasimir (1629-47). Lustrous deep olive-gold. Nicely struck
at the centers, with just a hint of peripheral weakness present. An at¬
tractive example overall. (Est. $750-950)

Attractive 1738 Mainz Ducat

87 German States. Mainz. 1738 ducat. KM-268, Fr-1675. AU to Un¬

circulated, prooflike. Perhaps a touch of rub on certain high points
from handling over the course of more than two centuries. Reflective
fields contrast nicely with frosted motifs. Rich shades of orange ton¬
ing on deep yellow gold surfaces. (Est. $1,700-2,000)

88 German States. Nurnberg. (1700) quarter ducat. Klippe. KM-253
' for similar type, Fr:1892. Choice AU. A sharp and lustrous olive-

gold specimen of this small and desirable klippe (diamond shaped)
issue. Lamb of God motif on obverse, Arms of Nurnberg (today’s
Nuremberg) on reverse. (Est. $200-300)

89 German States. Nurnberg. (circa 1700) Baptismal ducat. Goppel-
1076. Choice Uncirculated. Intense lustre on olive-gold reflective
fields and orange-gold motifs. (Est. $200-300)

390 German States. Nurnberg. (Circa 1700) Love ducat. Goppel-4002.
Choice Uncirculated. Bright prooflike yellow gold with rich orange
highlights in the protected areas. The attractive design motifs say it
all. (Est. $200-300)

Delightful Prooflike 1721 Ducat

Pfalz-Sulzbach Issue

391 German States. Pfalz-Sulzbach. 1721 ducat. KM-36, Fr-202. Un¬
circulated, prooflike. Bright and reflective yellow gold with lively ol¬
ive highlights. Nicely struck. Splendid mounted portrait of Carl
Philip to right on obverse, Arms and shields on reverse. Rare so fine.

(Est. $2,200-2,400)

392 German States. Prussia. 1750-A half fredrich d or. KM-257, Fr-
2387. VF-35 (PCI). Attractive olive-gold with traces of lustre in the
protected areas. (Est. $400-600)

Uncirculated Prussian 1782-A Frederick d’Or

393 German States. Prussia. 1782-A frederick d or. KM-53a, Fr-24l 1.
MS-62 (PCGS). A satiny delight. Pale olive iridescence graces frosty
golden surfaces. A touch of striking weakness at the centers, not un¬
usual for the design type. Pleasing overall. (Est. $1,850-2,250)

394 German States. Prussia. Pair of certified gold issues: >-< 1872-A 10

marks. KM-502, Fr-3813. MS-66 (NGC) ☆ 1888-A 10 marks.
KM-5 1 4, Fr-3829. MS-64 (ANACS). A one year type. Both are bril¬
liant and lustrous. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $300-400)

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Rare 1639 two Ducats of Rostock

395 German States. Rostock. 1639 two ducats. Fr-2588, KM-unlisted.
Choice EF. Deep and satiny honey gold surfaces exhibit splashes of
deep and rich autumnal orange. Typical strike for the issue, strong
and bold in some places, light and timid in others. Still, all devices
and legends are perfectly decipherable, and the eye appeal is quite
strong as well. Devoid of all but some trivial marks, and decidedly
choice as such. (Est. $2,300-2,600)

396 German States. Saxony. 1616 ducat. KM- 126, Fr-2642. Uncircu¬
lated. Highly reflective surfaces and frosty, textured devices combine
in a pleasing cameo effect. Splashes of deep golden toning in the re¬
cessed areas. On a somewhat crinkly planchet, not unusual for these
thin gold issues. (Est. $400-600)

Prooflike 1696 Dresden Elector Two Ducats

397 German States. Saxony. 1696 Dresden Elector two ducats. Fr-
2774. Uncirculated, prooflike. Deep olive-gold with some rose on
the highlights. Deeply mirrored fields and lightly textured design
motifs form a modest cameo contrast. Sparse obverse design with
Friedrich August I standing to right, adorned in stately armor and
leaning on writing desk. A rare type when found so fine.

(Est. $2,400-3,000)

Splendid Uncirculated 1812-B 10 Thalers

Westphalia

398 German States. Westphalia. 1812-B 10 thalers. KM-Cl6a, Fr-
3513. MS-64 (NGC). Intensely bright cartwheel lustre leaps vividly
across attractive olive-gold surfaces. Satiny fields and lightly frosted
motifs form a pleasant if somewhat muted cameo contrast. Nicely
struck save for the exact center of the obverse, where the hair before

Hieronymus Napoleon’s ear is slightly weak. A lovely coin, definiteT
choice and worthy of inclusion in an advanced cabinet of German
States issues. (Est. $3,300-3,600

1786 Wurzburg Two Goldgulden

399 German States. Wurzburg. 1786 two goldgulden. KM-430, Fr
3735. Choice EF. Strong yellow lustre on lively olive-gold surfaces;
Decidedly choice for the grade, with strong design details and de
lightful aesthetic appeal. Reverse with standing portrait of Sain
Kilianus. (Est. $1,600-2,000

400 Great Britain. Edward III. 1327-1377. Treaty period. Quartei
noble. N. 1243, S. 1510. Extremely Fine. Slight porosity; full ever
flan. Deep yellow gold, some light scuffs near edge, a well above aver
age specimen. (Est. $600-750

401

Great Britain. Edward III. Treaty period. Half noble. N. 1238, S
1506. Very Fine. Portrait flat; slight indication of mounting x
12:00. Good overall visual appeal, a trifle rough in areas but certainly
acceptable for the issue. (Est. $400-$600

Bold Noble of Richard II

402 Great Britain. Richard II. 1377-1399. Gold noble. Type lb. Lon
don. N. 1302, S. 1654. Near Extremely Fine; clear portrait. Boldly
struck on a full, round planchet. Rich yellow gold without impair¬
ment. Some chatter in obverse legends. A marvelous specimen.

(Est. $2, 000-2, “i 00'

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Choice Proof 1776 One-Third Guinea

(03 Great Britain. 1776 pattern 1/3 guinea. KM-Pn55. Proof-63
(PCGS). Reflective fields and frosted motifs display attractive olive iri¬
descence on bright yellow gold surfaces. Bust of George III on obverse,
British lion on crown on reverse. Struck when the American colonies
were busily winning their independence of Great Britain, and of great
interest to American collectors as such. (Est. $2,300-2,800)

Another Proof 1776 One-Third Guinea

t04 Great Britain. 1776 pattern 1/3 guinea. KM-Pn55. Proof-62
(PCGS). Another attractive example of the issue. Reflective fields
and frosty motifs display warm olive iridescence. Finely struck at the
centers. (Est. $1,600-2,100)

Double Struck 1674 Guinea

t05 Great Britain. 1674 guinea. KM-440.1, Fr-287. VE Broadly double
struck, an unusual occurrence in the series. CAilOLVS II is strongly
apparent on the obverse in two places, and much of the reverse leg¬
end also shows strong doubling, with the second strike rotated per¬
haps 20% to 30% from the first strike. Medium olive-gold with
some lustre in the recessed areas. A few scattered marks are noted for
accuracy. Rare and unusual. (Est. $300-500)

406 Great Britain. 1688 guinea. KM-459.1, Fr-295. AU-53 (PCGS). Lus¬
trous olive-gold with some attractive orange highlights in the recessed
areas. A few faint marks are noted, otherwise the quality is decidedly
choice overall. An attractive issue of James II. (Est. $1 ,250-1 ,550)

407 Great Britain. 1689 guinea. KM-474.1, Fr-303. VF or slightly
finer for overall sharpness, but heavily cleaned and burnished. Ol¬
ive-gold. Struck from a cracked and clashed obverse die. All things
considered, still a most suitable filler for the British gold
completist. (Est. $300-500)

Lustrous Uncirculated 1715 Guinea

408 Great Britain. 1715 guinea. KM-542, Fr-327. Uncirculated. Highly
lustrous olive-gold with some prooflike reflectivity on the reverse.
Struck on a slightly flawed planchet, most noticeable on the obverse
through George’s hair and neck area. Still, an attractive early date that
is seldom offered in Uncirculated preservation. (Est. $2,400-3,000)

409 Great Britain. 1799 guinea. KM-609, Fr-356a. VF. Medium orange-

gold with generous amounts of lustre in the recessed areas. Lightly
circulated but still quite attractive. (Est. $200-300)

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Impressive Uncirculated 1748 Five Guineas

(photo enlarged to twice actual size)

410 Great Britain. 1748 five guineas. KM-586.2, Fr-334. MS-64

(NGC). A high degree of lustre resides on frosty motifs and reflective
fields. Some faint hairlines and a few scattered marks away from a
true gem designation. A splendid rarity from the reign of George II
(1727-60). Sharply struck in all places, with even the finest design
elements boldly represented. A truly delightful representative of the
choice Uncirculated grade, and of the design type as well. A land¬
mark coin that is destined to fill a void in an advanced British gold
cabinet. Let the bidding begin! (Est. $12,000-15,000)

411 Great Britain. 1817 half sovereign. KM-673, Fr-372. MS-6.3
(NGC). Highly lustrous and somewhat prooflike, with frosty motife
and reflective fields forming a modest cameo contrast. Attractive ol¬
ive-gold. (Est. $400-600)1

412 Great Britain. 1825 half sovereign. KM-689, Fr-379. Uncirculated.
Lustrous yellow gold with definite olive highlights. Nicely struck.

(Est. $400-600)

413 Great Britain. 1828 half sovereign. KM-700, Fr-380. AU. Lustrous

yellow gold with a trace of olive iridescence. A tiny obverse rim
bruise is noted above the second G in GEORGIUS, otherwise essen¬
tially mark free. (Est. $300-500)

414 Great Britain. Quartette of popular gold issues: ☆ 1887 half sover¬
eign. KM-766. Uncirculated, nearly choice (2) 1908 half sover¬

eign. KM-804. Uncirculated '^1871 sovereign. KM-736.2. Uncir¬
culated. A lustrous group. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. 250-350)

415 Great Britain. 1842 sovereign. KM-736.1, Fr-387e. MS-62
(NGC). Highly lustrous honey gold with splashes of bright yellow,
iridescence. Somewhat prooflike. A nice representative sovereign!
from the early regnal years of Queen Victoria. (Est. $375-525)!

416 Great Britain. 1850 sovereign. KM-736.1, Fr-387e. AU-5$

(ANACS). Satiny honey gold with strong lustre, particularly on the
reverse. (Est. $250-400)

417 Great Britain. 1857 sovereign. KM-736.1, Fr-387e-. MS-62 (NGC).

Satiny honey gold with a blush of orange toning on the high points.

Highly lustrous. (Est. $300-350)1

418 Great Britain. 1871 sovereign. KM-736.2, Fr-387i. Uncirculated.
Recut date and with die no. 21 on reverse. Medium yellow gold,
frosty and lustrous with a strongly reflective reverse. Some hairlines
noted, predominantly on obverse. A nice example of the type.

(Est. $225-275)1

419 Great Britain. 1872 sovereign. KM-752, Fr-388. Uncirculated. Lus¬
trous honey gold. (Est. $200-300)1

420 Great Britain. 1872 sovereign. KM-752, Fr-388. Uncirculated-
Strong lustre on attractive golden surfaces. (Est. $200-300)1

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421 Great Britain. Pair of sovereigns from two distant corners of the Em¬
pire: Great Britain; ☆ 1915 KM-820; Er-404. Choice Uncirculated
H South Africa. 1929 KM-A22; Fr-5. Choice AU. (1'otal: 2 pieces)

(Est. $175-250)

422 Great Britain. 1937 £2. KM-780, Fr-4l0. Choice Proof. Brilliant
and lustrous honey gold with splashes of pale rose and peach. Some¬
what satiny devices form a pleasing if modest cameo contrast with
the mirrored fields. Some faint horizontal scratches at the base of the
King’s neck prevent us from assigning a much finer grade. Still, a
highly pleasing example of the date, one of just 5,500 pieces struck.

(Est. $600-700)

428 Great Britain. Scotland. James VI. 1567-1625. Eighth coinage.

1601 sword and sceptre. Seaby 5460. Extremely Fine. Choice
bright yellow gold with appealing traces of lustre. Soundly struck
with only minor central weakness, slight wave at top of obverse. A
beautiful and historic coin from the last gold issue of James before his
rise to the English throne. (Est: $1,000-1,300)

429 Guatemala and other world gold issues: 'fc Guatemala. 1860-R peso.

KM- 179. VF ☆ Philippines. 1861/0 peso. KM- 142. EF Portugal.
1855 1,000 reis. KM-495. EF ☆ Russia. Empire. 1779 rouble. KM-
C76. Fine, minor rim ding noted Spain. 1780-CF escudo. KM-
C52.2. VF. (Total: 5 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

423 Great Britain. 1997 £2. KM-976b. Gem Proof, as issued. A splen¬
did cameo, one of 2,500 examples struck in gold. Housed in original
box of issue. (Est. $500-700)

424

Great Britain. 1984 £5. KM-924, Fr-419. MS-67 (ANACS). A
highly reflective specimen that appears to be a Proof at first glance.
One of 25,000 pieces struck in the Uncirculated format. Rare.

(Est. $550-750)

425 Great Britain. 1986 £5. KM-945, Fr-422. Gem Uncirculated, es¬
sentially as issued. One of 7,723 examples struck. Highly lustrous
and highly reflective. In original box of issue. (Est. $550-600)

426 Great Britain. 1992 50 pence. Struck in gold. KM-963b. Proof-67

(ANACS). An impressive cameo Proof, one of only 2,500 such gold
impressions of the denomination made. Deeply mirrored fields and
heavily frosted motifs. (Est. $350-550)

427 Great Britain. 1989 three piece Proof set. Gem Proof. KM-PS62,

consisting of: ☆ Half sovereign. KM-955. ☆ Sovereign. KM-956. ☆
Two pounds. KM-957. One of 15,000 such sets issued. (Total: 3
pieces) (Est. $650-700)

430 Guatemala. 1869-R 20 pesos. KM-194, Fr-38. AU-58 (PCGS).
Warm, deep gold with traces of olive and strong lustre. A few faint
marks are present, as might be expected on a large gold coin such as
this. An interesting obverse rim cud has formed from 9:00 to 10:30.

(Est. $900-1,200)

431 Guatemala. 1926 20 quetzales. KM-246, Fr-48. MS-63 (NGC).
Strong cartwheel lustre radiates warmly on attractive honey gold sur¬
faces. A nuance of delightful rose toning adds immensely to the over¬
all eye appeal. Scarce so fine. (Est. $1,400-1,800)

432 Hong Kong. 1975 $1,000. KM-38, Fr-1. Proof-69 DCAM (ICG).
Royal Visit commemorative, one of 5,005 struck. An extraordinary gem
with intense cameo contrast. A superlative coin. (Est. $800-1 ,300)

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433 Hungary. 1 43-KB ducat. KM-329.1, Fr-74. Choice Uncirculated.

Intense cartwheel lustre on satiny yellow gold surfaces. Traces of de¬
lightful olive toning enhance the overall effect. A nice halo of lustre
glows propitiously around the seated Virgin Mother and Jesus motif
on the obverse. A beauty! (Est. $300-500)

434 Hungary. 1751 -KB ducat. KM-329.2, Fr-74. MS-60 (ANACS). A
choice yellow gold specimen with delightful olive highlights and reflec¬
tive prooflike fields. Considerably finer overall than the assigned grade
indicates. Full standing figure of Maria Theresa on obverse. A lovely
coin in all respects despite a few obverse hairlines. (Est. $600-800)

435 India. Western Gangas. (Circa 1080-1138) pagoda. Mitchener-
702. EF. Deep orange-gold lustre in the recessed areas, bright yellow
gold on the high points. Struck on a broad flan, and heavy at 3.94
grams weight. A choice example of this popular little elephantine is¬
sue. (Est. $125-175)

436 India. Awadh. AH 1256 (1840) mohur or ashrati. KM-322.1, Fr-
516. EF, with a slight bend and a few tiny rim bruises. Satiny me¬
dium gold. A nice example of this early issue of Muhammad Ali
Shah. (Est. $300-500)

438

439

India. Hyderabad. AH 1342 (1923) mohur or ashrati. KM-Y57a
Fr-623. Gem Uncirculated. Highly lustrous honey gold surfaces dis¬
play pleasing satiny texture. (Est. $250-450)

India. British India. Madras Presidency. (1808-15) two pagodas.
KM-358.1, Fr-661. MS-63 (NGC). Lustrous olive-gold. A pleasing
coin design that visually combines the two cultures involved, India
and Great Britain. (Est. $300-450)!

440 India. British. East India Company. 1841 mohur. KM-462.1, Fr-
761. Choice AU. Highly lustrous yellow gold with pleasing olive high¬
lights. A lovely coin and an impressive design type. (Est. $350-550)1

441

Iran. Persia. AH- 1233 toman. Yazd Mint. Fr-34. Choice Uncircu¬
lated. Lustrous yellow gold. Issued under Fath Ali Shah (1797-
1 834). Struck from clashed dies. Lovely for the type and era.

(Est. $250-350)

From Ancient Arts sale of February 1974, Lot 298.

Choice AH 1130 Mohur of Gwalior

437 India. Gwalior. (1843-86) mohur. KM-155, Fr-612. Jayaji Rao.
Choice Uncirculated. A frosty honey gold example with lively lustre
and strong eye appeal. Rare so fine. (Est. $500-1,000)

Platinum Isle of Man Decimal Set

600 Sets Issued

442 Isle of Man. 1975 platinum decimal coin set. KM-PS5. Gem Proof,

as struck. Set contains one each half new penny; new penny; two new
pence; five new pence; 10 new pence; 50 new pence. Only 600 sets
distributed worldwide. Housed in plastic case of issue with maroon
gold embossed cardboard box of issue (the box is tattered and taped)
and royal purple velvet presentation case. Rare. (Total: 6 pieces)

(Est. $1,750-2,500)

443 Israel. 1974 500 lirot. KM-82, Fr-12. Choice Proof, as issued. Death

of Ben-Gurion issue, the “Lion of Judea” and founding father of the
state of Israel. Highly reflective honey gold with some deep orange
highlights. (Est. $300-400)

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Lovely 1578 Doppia of Milan

444 Italian States. Milan. 1578 doppia. Uncirculated. Issue of Philip II
of Spain. Highly lustrous honey gold with splashes of bright yellow
iridescence in the recessed areas. Sharp and attractive, and devoid of
all but the most trivial of marks. An impressive coin in all respects.
Rare so fine. (Est. $2,000-2,400)

445 Italian States. Milan. 1787-M halfsovrano. KM-C50, Fr-313 (Aus¬
tria). Uncirculated. Lustrous honey gold with definite olive and rose
iridescence. Obverse with bust of Joseph II of Austria (1780-90). A
pleasing coin altogether. (Est. $600-800)

446 Italian States. Sicily-Palermo. 1750-PN oncia. C-l4a, Fr-887. MS-
62 (NGC). Highly lustrous yellow gold with a decided olive cast. In¬
triguing in its crudeness of die style and appearance. (Est. $300-500)

447 Italian States. Tuscany. 1731 florino. KM-Fr-328. MS-64 (PCGS).

Highly lustrous olive-gold. A popular issue that features the likeness
of St. John t|te Baptist. (Est. $1,1 00- 1 ,400)

448 Japan. Selection of 1 8th and 1 9th-century gold issues: ☆ Nishu or two

shu. Tempo (1832-58). C-18. EF (2) ☆ Manen (1860-69). C-18a. EF
(2) ☆ Ichibu or one bu. Genbun (1736-1818). C-19. VF. A nice selec¬
tion of early Japanese gold. (Total: 5 pieces) (Est. $100-200)

449 Japan. Selection of 19th-century gold: ☆ Nishu or two shu. Iempo

(1832-58). C-18. VF or finer ☆ Manen (1860-69). C-18a. EF ☆
Nibu or two bu. Meiji (1868-69). C-21d. EF. A fine group overall.
(Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $1 50-200)

From Coin Galleries’ sale of February 1973 , Lot 544.

450 Japan. Pair of 19th-century gold nibu or two bu pieces: "ft Ansei

(1856-1860). C-21b. VF or finer ☆ Meiji (1868-69). C-21d. EF. A
nice pair. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

451 Japan. Nibu or two bu. Manen (1860-67). C-21c.2. Paulownia
Leaf B variety. Choice VF. A thoroughly attractive example of a
scarce issue. (Est. $300-400)

Attractive Japan Gold Bunsei Shu

452 Japan. Bunsei (1824-32) isshu (one shu). C-17, Fr-36. EF, perhaps
moderately finer. Pleasing pale golden surfaces (these were struck
from an alloy composed of . 123 fine gold and .877 fine silver). Scarce
in all grades, rare at EF or finer, as offered here. (Est. $500-700)

Pleasing Genbun Koban

453 Japan. Genbun era. (1736-1818) koban. KM-C22, Fr-13. EF. Me¬
dium yellow gold with some distinctive olive highlights. Some faint
marks are present, none of them overly disturbing or deeply imbedded
in the soft gold. Always popular and always met with great enthusiasm
when specimens cross the auction block. (Est. $1,700-2,000)

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Attractive Bunsei Koban

454 Japan. Koban. Bunsei (1819-1828). C-22a, Fr-14. VF or slightly
hner, two faint edge splits noted lor accuracy (one must search dili¬
gently to find them; they do not disturb the overall aesthetics). Pleas¬
ing medium gold with deeper orange-gold highlights in the recessed
areas. An attractive example of one of the most popular design types
in the Japanese gold series. (Est. $ 1 ,750-2,250)

Another Nice Bunsei Koban

455 Japan. Koban. Bunsei (1819-1828). C-22a, Fr-14. VF, minor re¬
verse file marks near rim, perhaps an old test cut. Still an attractive
example of the issue. (Est. $ 1 ,600-2, 1 00)

Pleasing Tempo Koban

456 Japan. Koban. Tempo (1837-58). C-22b, Fr-15. VF. Medium yel¬
low gold with a few scattered marks noted for accuracy. Still, a very
pleasing example of the design type. Scarce. (Est. $1,200-1,500)!

Impressive Manen Koban

457 Japan. Koban. Manen (1860-67). C-22d, Fr-17. EF. A lustrous
honey gold specimen with rich orange toning in the recessed areas.
Choice for the grade. A coin that strikes a pleasing balance between
physical quality and aesthetic appeal. (Est. $1,250-1,500)

Another Nice Manen Koban

458 Japan. Koban. Manen (1860-67). C-22d, Fr-17. VF. Warm olive-
gold with deep orange toning in the recessed areas. Another pleasing
example of the design type, and an attractive coin for the grade.

(Est. $1,000-1,200)

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459 Japan. Meiji 4 (18 1) yen. KM-Y9, Fr-49. Uncirculated. High Dot
variety. An attractive honey gold specimen with intense lustre on sat¬
iny frosty surfaces. A one year type, and the only collectible year of
the denomination in Uncirculated. A splendid opportunity.

(Est. $700-900)

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i60 Japan. Meiji 4 (1871) yen. KM-Y9. Uncirculated. High Dot variety.
A scarce issue that is always in demand by specialists. Lustrous honey
gold with a splash of rose iridescence. (Est. $600-1,000)

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61 Japan. Meiji 4 (1871) yen. KM-Y9. AU. Low Dot variety. Another
scarce issue that is always in demand by specialists. Satiny honey gold
with a splash of olive iridescence. (Est. $500-800)

Choice Uncirculated Japan Five Yen

Meiji 30, 1 897

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463 Japan. Meiji 30 (1897) five yen. KM-Y32, Fr-52. MS-64 (NGC). A
high degree of lustre on frosty, satiny honey gold surfaces. Sharply
struck and aesthetically appealing, and amazingly rare so fine.

(Est. $1,750-2,250)

Lustrous Meiji 30 (1897) Five Yen

464 Japan. Meiji 30 (1897) five yen. KM-Y32. Choice AU. A most im¬
pressive example, despite a brief stay in circulation. Lustrous honey
gold with some olive iridescence present. Rare. (Est. $1,500-2,000)

Elusive Meiji 36 (1903) Five Yen

Impressive Meiji 6 (1873) Five Yen

S2 Japan. Meiji 6 (1873) five yen. KM-Y1 la. Uncirculated. Satiny ol¬
ive-gold surfaces show delightful lustre. A rare issue, especially when
found so fine. One for the specialist. (Est. $2,000-3,000)

465 Japan. Meiji 36 (1903) five yen. KM-Y32. EF. Deep honey gold
with strong lustre and some olive highlights. Another rare issue
within the denomination. (Est. $1,200-1,500)

Important Meiji 44 (1911) Five Yen

Lustrous Uncirculated

466 Japan. Meiji 44 (191 1) five yen. KM-Y32. Choice Uncirculated. A

lustrous honey gold specimen with strong physical and aesthetic
qualities. Rare and desirable, especially when so finely preserved.

(Est. $2,000-2,500)

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Scarce Meiji 45 (1912) Five Yen

Lustrous Mint State 1901 10 Yen

467 Japan. Meiji 45 (1912) five yen. KM-Y32. Choice AU. Subdued
lustre on satiny olive-gold surfaces. A pleasing example of this rarity,
a coin that is ever so close to Mint State. (Est. $1,500-2,000)

471 Japan. Meiji 34 (1901) 10 yen. KM-Y33. Choice Uncirculated. Yet

another lustrous olive-gold specimen of the design type. Scarce in all
grades. (Est. $1,000-1,500)

Choice Uncirculated 1897 10 Yen

468 Japan. Meiji 30 (1897) 10 yen. KM-Y33. Choice Uncirculated.
Lustrous olive-gold with plenty of overall appeal. A gorgeous ex¬
ample of this rare denomination. (Est. $1,000-1,500)

Pleasing Uncirculated 1898 10 Yen

469 Japan. Meiji 31 (1898) 10 yen. KM-Y33. Choice Uncirculated.
Lustrous olive-gold with strong overall aesthetic appeal. A pleasing
example of a scarce date. (Est. $1,000-1,500)

Pleasing 1900 10 Yen

Impressive 1902 10 Yen

Better Date

472 Japan. Meiji 35 (1902) 10 yen. KM-Y33. Choice AU. Bright and
lustrous olive-gold with exquisite eye appeal. Satiny surfaces. A “bet¬
ter” date within the denomination. Sure to please the even most fin¬
icky of collectors. (Est. $1,200-1,600)

Choice Mint State 1903 10 Yen

473 Japan. Meiji 36 (1903) 10 yen. KM-Y33. Choice Uncirculated
Bright and lustrous honey gold with delightful eye appeal. Satiny
surfaces. (Est. $1,250-1,650,

470 Japan. Meiji 33 (1900) 10 yen. KM-Y33. Choice Uncirculated.
Another lustrous olive-gold coin with strong aesthetic appeal. A
scarce date in an outstanding grade. (Est. $1,000-1,500)

With so many fine Japanese gold coins to select from, date collectors as well as
those simply looking for a type coin will certainly have some unforgettable choices in
the present sale.

Rare Taisho 1 (1912) 20 Yen

Key Date Issue

474 Japan. Taisho 1 (1912) 20 yen. KM-40.1. Choice Uncirculated!

Satiny honey gold with delightful olive iridescence. Choice and at
tractive in all respects. A lovely example of a rare and key date in th«
denomination. (Est. $2,500-3,500!

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Pleasing 1919 20 Yen

Choice Uncirculated

* 5 Japan. laisho 9 (1919) 20 yen. KM -40.2. Choice Uncirculated. Sat¬
iny olive-gold with delightful rose iridescence. Choice and attractive in
all respects. A pleasing example of a rare date in the denomination, this
with the second lowest mintage of the type. (Est. $2,500-3,000)

t76 Korea. North Korea. 1995 400 won. KM-96. Proof-67 (ANACS).
50th Anniversary of Liberation issue. An outstanding gem. Delight¬
ful honey gold with heavily frosted motifs and deeply mirrored fields.
One of just 300 examples struck, creating an instant rarity for those
in the know. (Est. $650-850)

77 Lesotho. 1979 250 maloti. KM-26, Fr-15. Gem Proof, as issued.
Deep honey gold mirrors surround frosty motifs, forming a nice
cameo contrast. One of only 1,000 Proofs of the date struck (along
with just 2,500 circulation strikes), and fairly scarce as such. Con¬
tains one ounce of gold. (Est. $450-550)

Scarce 1930-B Liechtenstein 10 Franken

78 Liechtenstein. 1930-B 10 franken. KM-Y11, Fr-16. MS-64
(PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous honey gold with lovely wisps of rose
- iridescence. Somewhat reflective in the fields, with frosted motifs.
Only 2,500 examples of this date were struck, and choice Uncircu¬
lated specimens such as the present coin are always eagerly received
by the numismatic public. (Est. $1,200-1,500)

7 9 Liechtenstein. 1930-B 10 franken. KM-Y11, Fr-16. MS-63
(PCGS). Somewhat prooflike with pale rose iridescence in the fields
and on the high points. Scarce. (Est. $1,050-1,350)

Elusive 1930-B Liechtenstein 20 Franken

480 Liechtenstein. 1930-B 20 franken. KM-Y12, Fr-15. MS-64
(PCGS). Lustrous and satiny honey gold with some prooflike
reflectivity and pale rose highlights. Another elusive issue, this too
with a mintage of just 2,500 for the date. (Est. $1,500-2,000)

481 Liechtenstein. 1930 20 franken. KM-Y12, Fr-15. MS-63 (PCGS).

Dusky iridescent rose graces lustrous, satiny honey gold surfaces.

(Est. $1,100-1,400)

482 Mexico. Colonial. 1798-Mo, FM eight escudos. Mexico City. KM-
159, Fr-43. EF-45 (PCGS). Lustrous honey gold with decided olive
highlights. A pleasing example of this popular gold doubloon, the
type of coin central to lore regarding pirates and lost treasures.

(Est. $700-1,000)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

483 Mexico. Republic. 1860-Z, VL half escudo. Zacatecas. KM-378.6,
Fr-118. AU to Uncirculated, polished long ago and now nicely
retoned. Bright honey gold with deep orange highlights at the rims.

(Est. $125-200)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

484 Mexico. Republic. 1846-GC, MP eight escudos. Guadalupe y
Calvo. KM-383.6, Fr-71. EF-45 (PCGS). Round Tail variety. Pale
olive-gold with rose highlights on the high points. A scarce issue
from an even scarcer issuing mint; the Guadalupe y Calvo Mint only
struck Republican issues for a brief span, 1844-52, all with the mint-
master impression of Manuel Onofre Parodi (MP). (Est. $525-750)

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485 Mexico. Republic. 1866-C, CE eight escudos. Culiacan. KM-383.2,
Fr-66. AU-53 (PCGS). Dusky honey gold with warm rose on the high
points. Some lustre remains in the recessed areas. (Est. $475-650)

486 Mexico. Republic. 1892-Cn, M peso. Culiacan. KM-410.2, Fr-160.
Uncirculated. Prooflike honey gold with attractive orange highlights.
A rare issue, one of only 780 pieces struck. A few faint hairlines
noted for accuracy. (Est. $200-250)

Prooflike 1871-Go, S 2-1/2 Pesos

487 Mexico. Republic. 1871-Go, S 2-1/2 pesos. Guanajuato. KM-
411.3, Fr-153. AU-58 (PCGS). A scarce date from a scarce issuing
mint. Shades of olive repose on smoky golden surfaces. Prooflike
reflectivity abounds on both sides. Nicely struck, with only a hint of
the central weakness that typically plagues this issue. Rare.

(Est. $2,400-2,800)

Impressive 1903-M Mexico 10 Pesos

Mintage: 713

488 Mexico. Republic. 1903-M 10 pesos. Mexico City. KM-413.7, Fr-
128. MS-64 (PCGS). Highly lustrous olive-gold with splashes of
deep orange. Satiny, frosty motifs and reflective fields form a pleasing
cameo contrast. An attractive example of a rare date, one of only 713
specimens struck. Rare so fine. (Est. $1,200-1,500)

Complete Uncirculated Set of
Mexico Gold 30 Pesos
1921 to 1947

489 Mexico. Estados Unidos. Complete date set of 50-pesos gold
pieces. KM -481/482, Fr-172. Uncirculated to choice Uncirculated:

☆ 1921 ☆ 1922 ☆ 1923 ☆ 1924 ☆ 1925 ☆ 1926 ☆ 1927 ☆ 1928,

☆ 1929 ☆ 1930 ☆ 1931 ☆ 1943 ☆ 1944 ☆ 1945 ☆ 1946 ☆ 1947.

All lustrous. Housed in a custom Capital Plastic holder. A splendidl
opportunity awaits. (Total: 16 pieces) (Est. $5,500-7,000)1

A set such as this, very attractive to the eye, years ago was a “must have” item fon
many gold coin enthusiasts. Today in 2002, with all of the modern issues being:
struck, certain old favorites such as this are sometimes overlooked. However, all one:
needs to do is to glance at this beautiful, impressive, high quality collection — actu¬
ally the Mexican equivalent to our own Saint-Gaudens double eagle — to see that the
basic appeal is still there. This magnificent collection is worthy of careful consider¬
ation.

490 Monaco. 1882-A 100 francs. KM-99, Fr-1 1. Choice AU. Strong
cartwheel lustre on satiny honey gold surfaces. A pleasing coin for the
grade. In fact, some might call this Uncirculated. (Est. $550-750)

491 Monaco. 1904-A 100 francs. KM-105, Fr-13. Choice AU. Highhj
lustrous yellow gold with attractive rose highlights. Another choice
coin that some will call Uncirculated. A few faint marks are present.

(Est. $450-650

492 Netherlands. Kingdom of Holland. 1807 ducat. KM-26.3, Fr-325*

Choice Uncirculated, prooflike. Bright yellow gold with distinctive
olive highlights. Frosty motifs and deeply mirrored fields. A pleasing
example of this perennial favorite. (Est. $225-325

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493 Netherlands. Utrecht. 1739 stuiver in gold. KM-90a, Fr-unlisted.
Uncirculated, prooflike. Strong lustre on honey gold surfaces. Faint
graffiti and some hairlines on the reverse. Still quite attractive and
worthy of your consideration. (Est. $250-450)

494

Netherlands. West Friesland. 1637 ducat. KM- 16, Fr-294. MS-62
(PCGS). Bright olive-gold with strong lustre and excellent eye ap¬
peal. (Est. $525-725)

Proof 1851 Netherlands 10 Gulden

195 Netherlands. 1851 10 gulden. KM-95, Fr-340. Proof-61 (NGC).
Lustrous olive-gold with reflective fields and soft satiny devices. Un¬
listed in the Krause-Mishler reference, although Proofs of the preceding
date, 1 850, are listed. Undoubtedly rare and no doubt on the want list
of many specialists in Netherlands issues. (Est. $2,700-3,000)

196 Netherlands. 1898 10 gulden. KM- 124, Fr-348. MS-63 (NGC). A
satiny delight. Strong cartwheel lustre and pale rose iridescence grace
warm honey gold surfaces. A one-year-only type issue, and desirable
as such. (Est. $300-500)

197 Norway. 1878 20 kroner. KM-355, Fr-17. Choice Uncirculated,

readily approaching gem by most standards. Frosty golden surfaces
show intense lustre and equally strong eye appeal. (Est. $450-600)

98 Paraguay. 1972 1500 guaranies. KM-41, Fr-unlisted. Proof-66

(NGC). Munich Olympics Soccer commemorative. Deep honey
gold. Intense cameo contrast. One of 1,500 examples of the date
struck. (Est. $700-900)

Desirable 1744-V Two Escudos

499 Peru, Colonial. 1744-V two escudos. Lima. KM-36. Very Fine or a
bit better. Bright yellow gold, lightly cleaned some time ago. Pleasing
and well struck, slight central weakness on obverse, some light porosity
in areas. Aligned such that half the last date digit and assay mark are off
the not-quite-round planchet, though they are both still easily identifi¬
able. A desirable and attractive cob two escudos. (Est. $2,000-4,000)

High Quality 1739-V Four Escudos

500 Peru, Colonial. 1739-V four escudos. Lima. KM-37. Extremely Fine or
nearly so. Bright yellow gold with some brightness from an old wiping.
Nicely centered with full bold date and assayer mark, reverse aligned so
that Philips ordinal V is clearly seen above the cross. Nearly perfectly
round and very attractive. A very high quality gold cob of Lima deserv¬
ing of a place in an advanced collection. (Est. $4,000-6,000)

Impressive 1756-JM Peru Eight Escudos

501 Peru. Colonial. 1756-JM eight escudos. Lima monogram. KM-
59.1, Fr-20. AU-58 (PCGS). Bright and lustrous olive-gold with
some rich orange highlights in Fernando’s hair details. A rare type
and date from the Lima Mint. A few minor blemishes, as struck, can
be seen on the obverse in the field behind the King’s head, otherwise
absolutely choice. (Est. $3,000-4,000)

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Uncirculated 1804-JP Peru Eight Escudos

502 Peru. Colonial. 1804-JP eight escudos. Lima monogram. KM- 101,
Fr-40. MS-61 (PCGS). Bright and lustrous olive-gold with some
deeper orange highlights on the reverse. Some natural planchet flaws,
as struck, on the reverse. A nice coin despite a few minor drawbacks.

(Est. $1,600-2,200)

181 1-JP Peru Eight Escudos

Scarce Uniformed Bust Issue

Uncirculated 1838-M Eight Escudos Rarity

North Peru

506 Peru. Republic. 1910 five soles token. KM-Tn2, Fr-76. Choice Un¬
circulated. Frosty honey gold. An interesting issue. (Est. $125-175)

Rare 1838-M North Peru Two Escudos

507

Peru. North Peru. 1838-M two escudos. Lima. KM-161, Fr-89.

EF-45 (PCGS). Pale olive-gold with plenty oflustre in the recessedl
areas. Some proofiike reflectivity at the peripheries. A few scattered
marks are present, but the overall appeal of this prized rarity is exten¬
sive. (Est. $4,000-5,000)

503 Peru. Colonial. 181 1-JP eight escudos. Lima monogram. KM-107,
Fr-44. AU, cleaned long ago. The rare Uniformed Bust type. Hairlines
present from an old cleaning, but now naturally retoned with deep
golden highlights at the rims. Pleasing despite its problems, and a
very difficult issue to find nicer. (Est. $2,000-3,000)

508 Peru. North Peru. 1838-M eight escudos. Lima. KM- 156, Fr-87
MS-60 (PCGS). Warm honey gold with some prooflike reflectivity
in the protected areas. Lustrous with pale rose highlights on the higf
points. Some scattered marks are noted. A rarity in all grades, espe¬
cially so in Uncirculated. One for advanced specialists.

(Est. $11,000-14,000

510 Poland. Pair of popular gold issues, both choice Uncirculated: $
1925 10 zloty. Y-32, Fr-116 ☆ 1925 20 zloty. Y-33, Fr-115. A lust
trous duo. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $250-350

Purchased long ago from Aubrey and Adeline Bebee, when their bust
ness was located at 4514 N. 30th Street, Omaha 11, Nebraska, this be'
ing circa the 1950s (pre-1961 or so, when U.S. Postal Zip codes firs\
went into effect).

504 Peru. Republic. 1845-A eight escudos. Cuzco. KM-148.3, Fr-63.
MS-63 (NGC). Bright and lustrous honey gold with definite
prooflike fields and frosty motifs. A hint of striking weakness at the
center, as often seen for this issue. A fairly rare date from a rare issu¬
ing mint. (Est. $2,800-3,400)

505 Peru. Republic. 1826-GM half escudo. Cuzco. KM-146.2, Fr-60.
Choice AU. Highly lustrous olive-gold with some prooflike reflectivity
in the fields. A minuscule rim disturbance is noted on the reverse at
7:00, and is ment ioned solely for accuracy. (Est. $125-200)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

Choice Uncirculated 184 3 -A Eight Escudos

509 Philippines. 1864 four pesos. KM- 144, Fr-1. EF. Attractive yellov
gold with honey highlights on the high points. Some proofliku
reflectivity seen in the fields. (Est. $200-250

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Rare 1930 Danzig 25 Gulden

Poland. Danzig. 1930 25 gulden. Danzig Free City issue. KM- 150,
Fr-44. MS-64 (PCGS). Intense orange highlights grace satiny,
highly lustrous honey gold surfaces. A pleasing coin in many re¬
spects; the grade is outstanding, the date is very rare, and the design
type is of extraordinary and classic beauty. One of just 4,000 ex¬
amples of the date struck, of which nearly all were retained and pre¬
sumed later melted, until a portion of the population came to light in
recent years. A very few examples of the design type were presented
in special V.I.P. presentation cases on September 1, 1939. Unfortu¬
nately, some small proportion of the issued specimens were probably
lost in the day to day existence of World War II Poland. Regardless of
this issue’s curious history, we suspect that a discerning bidder will
want to add this splendid rarity to his or her collection.

(Est. $3,000-3,600)

Popular 25 Gulden of Danzig, Poland

Poland. Danzig. 1930 25 gulden. KM- 150, Fr-44. MS-64 (NGC).
Rich honey gold with intense cartwheel lustre on satiny surfaces.
Some prooflike reflectivity show in the recessed areas. A rare and
popular issue. (Est. $2,000-3,000)

On September 1, 1939, city fathers of Danzig are known to have given the invad¬
ing German forces specimens of this issue as an offering of peace; unfortunately,
peace was not in the offing for the citizens of Danzig, or for most of Europe for that
matter, after September 1939.

Uncirculated 1824 Portuguese Peca

Portugal. 1824 peca or 6,400 reis. KM-364, Fr-128. MS-63
(PCGS). Lustrous olive-gold. A choice Uncirculated specimen with
reflective fields and lightly frosted, textured motifs. A few faint marks
are present, none of which are overly detracting. Sharply struck and
aesthetically appealing. (Est. $3,500-4,200)

Rare 1835 Portuguese Peca

Choice Uncirculated

514 Portugal. 1835 peca or 6,400 reis. KM-407, Fr-l4l. MS-64
(PCGS). Highly lustrous yellow gold with intense olive highlights.
Strong cameo contrast exists between the frosty motifs and deeply
mirrored fields. A prized rarity in all grades, nearly indescribably so at
the assigned grade level. Definitely a coin for an advanced specialist.

(Est. $5,400-7,200)

515 Russia. Empire. 1828-SP three roubles. Platinum. C-177. MS-63
(PCGS). A sharply struck and lustrous coin. Satiny devices and mir¬
ror fields form a strong cameo contrast. Struck in platinum, at a time
when platinum was considered an inferior metal, with a value con¬
siderably less than that of gold. My, how times have changed. Rare so
fine. (Est. $800-1,000)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

1829-SP Platinum Three Roubles

516 Russia. Empire. 1829-SP three roubles (holder misdated as 1828-
SP). Platinum. C177. AU-55 (PCGS). Medium gray with generous
amounts of lustre. A few scattered marks are present. Struck in plati¬
num, a metal that is many times more valuable today than at the time
of striking. Rare. (Est. $500-700)

Platinum 1834 Russia Three Roubles

517 Russia. Empire. 1834 three roubles. Platinum. C-177, Fr-143. AU.
A lustrous and prooflike three roubles piece, struck in platinum.
Nicely struck and sharp at the centers (this issue is frequently very
“soft" in that area of the design). A winner! (Est. $500-700)

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518 Russia. Empire. 1844 three roubles. Platinum. C-177, Fr-l43. EF,

lightly cleaned. Strong central design details for the issue. A scarce
date. " (Est. $450-650)

519 Russia. Empire. 1841 five roubles. KM-175.1, Fr-138. MS-64
(NGC). Highly lustrous honey gold with some prooflike reflectivity
in the fields. (Est. $200-250)

520 Russia. Empire. Uncirculated trio of five roubles issues: dk 1 847 C-

175.3, Fr-138 ☆ 1851 C-175.3, Fr-138 ☆ 1876 Y-1326, Fr-146.
(Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $600-1,000)

521 Russia. Empire. 1857 five roubles. KM-YA26. Choice Uncircu¬

lated. Highly lustrous, satiny honey gold with pale olive iridescence.
Sharply struck and aesthetically appealing. (Est. $200-400)

522 Russia. Pair of gold issues from two eras: 'w’ Empire. 1889 five

roubles. C-42, Fr-151. AU ☆ U.S.S.R. 1923 Chervonetz 10 roubles.
Y-85, Fr-163. Uncirculated. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $450-650)

523 Russia. Empire. Selection of five roubles pieces, all KM-62: 'fr 1901

MS-66 (NGC) ☆ 1903 MS-65 (NGC) ☆ 1904 (2). MS-65 (NGC),
and MS-63. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

Choice Platinum 1831 Russian 12 Roubles

Just 1,463 Struck

524 Russia. Empire. 1831 12 roubles. Platinum. KM- 179, K-141. AU-
58 (NGC). Attractive silver gray with strong iridescent silver bright¬
ness in the recessed areas. Somewhat prooflike as well. Some faint
hairlines are noted in the fields, as might be expected for the assigned
grade. A prized rarity from the Russian Empire, one of only 1,463
examples of the date produced. Few of those exist at the present
grade level, making this an excellent opportunity for a Russian coin¬
age specialist. (Est. $7,800-9,200)

1988 Four Coin U.S.S.R. Proof Set

Precious Metals Issue

525 Russia. U.S.S.R. 1988 four piece precious metals Proof set, Gem
Proof, as issued: ☆ Three roubles. Silver. Y-210. 1 ,000th anniversary
of architecture in Russia ☆ Three roubles. Silver. Y-21 1. 1,000th an¬
niversary of coinage in Russia ’w’ 25 roubles. Palladium. Y-21 2

1 ,000th anniversary of Christianity in Russia minted ☆ 1 50 roubles
Platinum. Y-21 5. 1,000th anniversary of Russian literature. Housed
in maroon velvet box of issue. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $1,200-1,500.

526 Russia. U.S.S.R. Palladium. 1991 Russian Ballet commemorative is¬

sues. Gem Matte Proof, as struck: ft five roubles. KM-Y268 lfi
roubles. KM-Y269 25 roubles. KM-Y270. (Total: 3 pieces)

(Est. $300-600!

527 San Marino. 1925-R 10 lire. Rome. KM-7, Fr-2. MS-65 (PCGS)
A highly lustrous, satiny honey gold gem. An attractive issue with!
stylistic castle on reverse. (Est. $750-950

528 San Marino. 1925-R 10 lire. KM-7, Fr-2. Uncirculated. Frosty
honey gold with strong lustre. A pleasing example of a highly attrac
tive design type, a modern city view issue if you will. (Est. $500-700

529 Saudi Arabia. (1947) £1. KM-35, Fr-191. MS-63 (PCGS). Highly
lustrous honey gold. (Est. $400-600

530 Saudi Arabia. Undated (1947) £1. KM-35, Fr-191. AU-581
(PCGS). Lustrous honey gold with bright yellow highlights in tb
recessed areas. Struck in Philadelphia. (Est. $400-600*)

Such pieces as this were actually “United States Gold Coins" struck for export o*
trade purposes, but at Philadelphia, as noted, and under federal auspices. We r, it lull
imagine that if they were listed in A Guide Book of United States Coins as separate i.4
sues and denominations, as are silver trade dollars 1 873- 1885, the demand for theft
would far overwhelm the relatively small available supply!

American money flowing into the Arabian peninsula in payment lor oil vastly eri
riched that district, as is well known, enabling airports, hotels, and many other put*
lie facilities to vastly exceed in luxury that found just about anywhere else.

From the Jay Roe Collection.

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>31

Saudi Arabia. Undated (1945-46) £4. KM-34, Fr-190. AU-58
(PCGS). Lustrous honey gold with some scattered marks.

(Est. $500-700)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

Impressive Spanish Gold Dobla

Dobla of 35 Maravedis

>32

Spain. Pedro I (1350-69) dobla of 35 Maravedis. Fr-106. EF. Deep
honey gold with definite olive highlights. Sharply struck and nicely
centered, and devoid of marks of any consequence. A popular rarity
in an outstanding state of preservation. (Est. $2,500-2,800)

33 Spain. Ferdinand and Isabella (1476-1516) two excelentes. Seville.
Fr-129. Choice VF, easily EF in areas. Deep yellow gold with warm
orange and olive highlights. A pleasing example of the coinage of
what may be, at least in American eyes, the most important Euro¬
pean monarchs ever. (Est. $1,300-1,600)

34 Spain. Carlos and Juana (1516-1556) one escudo. Seville. Fr-153.
Choice AU. Bright yellow gold with much lustre. Sharply struck on a
nearly round planchet, some of reverse legend lacking. A lovely speci¬
men in most respects. (Est. $1,000-1,500)

535 Spain. 1743-S, PJ half escudo. Seville. Fr-240. Choice VF. Lustrous
honey gold with rich golden highlights at the rims. Definitely choice
for the assigned grade. (Est. $ 1 50-250)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

536 Spain. 1752-M, JB half escudo. Madrid. Fr-274. Choice AU. Sharp
and lustrous. Delightful yellow gold with pale olive highlights. A
pleasing coin in all respects. (Est. $250-400)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

537 Spain. 1769-M, PJ half escudo. Fr-278. Uncirculated, perhaps
lightly cleaned long ago. Still highly attractive with an overall quality
that approaches choice. Lustrous honey gold. (Est. $225-400)
From the Jay Roe Collection.

538 Spain. 1786-M, DV half escudo. C-51.1a, Fr-290. Choice AU.
Highly lustrous honey gold with deep peach and orange toning high¬
lights. A beauty for the assigned grade. Sharp and attractive.

(Est. $175-250)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

539 Spain. 1786-M, DV hall escudo. C-51.1a, Fr-290. Bright yellow

gold with definite olive iridescence. (Est. $100-150)

540 Spain. 1796-M, MF half escudo. Fr-299. EF-45 (PCGS). Lustrous

yellow gold with rose highlights on the high points. A satiny speci¬
men of a scarce date. (Est. $500-800)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

541 Spain. 1 817-M, GJ half escudo. Fr-299. EF, lightly cleaned long ago.
Now naturally retoning in rich gold and rose. (Est. $150-200)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

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542 Spain. 1795-M, MF two escudos. KM-435.1, Fr-296. VF-30 (PCI).
Bright yellow gold with strong olive highlights. (Est. $100-1 50)

543 Spain. 1868 Trio of 10 escudos KM-636.1, Fr-336: ☆ AU ☆ EF ☆

VP, cleaned. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $350-500)

Choice 1823-SR 320 Reales

544 Spain. 1823-SR 320 reales. Madrid. KM-566, Fr-319. AU-55
(PCGS). A highly lustrous honey gold specimen of a great and popu¬
lar rarity. Attractive rose iridescence on the high points. A few faint
marks are seen, as might be expected for a coin that did a short stint
in circulation. Do not miss this one! (Est. $5,300-6,800)

545 Spain. “1887” (1961 restrike) 20 pesetas. KM-YA82. AU,
prooflike. Lustrous honey gold with reflective surfaces and frosty
motifs especially on the reverse. Star to left of date with 19, star to
right of date with 61. (Est. $375-475)

Outstanding Prooflike 1700 Quarter Ducat

Tall Portrait, Type I Hair

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546 Sweden. 1700 quarter ducat. KM-220, Fr-52. Uncirculated,
prooflike. Tall Portrait, Type I Hair. An outstanding prooflike speci¬
men that readily approaches the choice level. Reflective fields and
frosty motifs display rich orange and yellow toning highlights. Sharp
and attractive, and rare when found so fine. (Est. $1,700-2,100)

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547 Sweden. 1700 quarter ducat. KM-220, Fr-52. Uncirculated,
prooflike. Round Portrait, Type II Hair. Intensely brilliant witH
strong lustre on highly reflective fields and lightly frosted motifs. Oij
a slightly wavy planchet, as struck, which tends to add to the historit |
appeal of this small gold issue (slightly larger in diameter and slighth
thinner than a U.S. gold dollar of the mid 19th century). Rare sq
fine. (Est. $1,000-1,200

Rare Sweden 1747-HM Half Ducat

Just 299 Struck

548 Sweden. 1747-HM half ducat. KM-440, Fr-68. Choice Uncirculated

Strong and brilliant yellow lustre on delightful olive-gold surfaces.
Sharply struck and pleasingly centered, with even the tiniest design de
tails boldly rendered and fully presented. One of only 299 examples o
the issue struck, and a charming coin that must certainly be among the
finest survivors from that tiny mintage. (Est. $3,500-4,000

Exemplary 1675 Sweden Ducat

Choice Uncirculated, Prooflike

549 Sweden. 1675 ducat. KM-197, Fr-43. Choice Uncirculated!
prooflike. A truly exemplary example of the issue, one that i
unpriced above EF in the Krause-Mishler reference. A truly splendicjjl
coin with frosty motifs and somewhat reflective fields, although
some mint frost blooms amidst the prooflike reflectivity. Nicely
struck for the issue, with just a hint of weakness on the obverse anti
the King’s hair. One look at the present coin will express what innu
merable words cannot, that certain intangible that bespeaks beauty
in its highest numismatic form. An absolute delight, and absolutely
rare so fine. (Est. $8,000- 1 2,000’

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Uncirculated Sweden 1735-GZ Ducat

SO Sweden. 1 35-GZ ducat. KM-421, Fr-64. Uncirculated. Highly
lustrous olive-gold with satiny surfaces and strong design motifs. On
a slightly wavy planchet, as struck, and not affecting the overall ap¬
peal or quality in the least. Some faint planchet adjustment marks
noted at the reverse rim, otherwise fairly devoid of marks of conse¬
quence. A rare issue, one of just 2,812 examples of the date struck.

(Est. $2,000-2,400)

SI Sweden. 1815-OL ducat. KM-591, Fr-82. AU. Lustrous olive-gold
with bright yellow brilliance in the protected areas. Nicely struck and
devoid of all but a few trivial hairlines. An aesthetic delight.

(Est. $1,100-1,500)

52 Sweden. 1843-AG ducat. KM-628a, Fr-87. Uncirculated. Satiny ol¬
ive-gold with strong lustre and plenty of eye appeal for the grade.
Readily approaching choice quality overall despite a few faint obverse
hairlines. Sharp and attractive. (Est. $550-650)

S3 Sweden. 1874-ST 20 kronor. KM-733, Fr-93. MS-64 (NGC). An
intensely lustrous beauty with satiny honey gold surfaces and a nice
strike. (Est. $400-600)

>4 Sweden. 1876-EB 20 kronor. KM-744, Fr-93. MS-64 (NGC). An
outstanding prooflike delight with strong cameo contrast present on
both sides. Bold lustre graces frosty design elements. Choice in ap¬
pearance and overall quality. (Est. $300-400)

555 Sweden. 1881 20 kronor. KM-748, Fr-93a. MS-65 (NGC). Satiny
and lustrous honey gold with definite rose highlights. An attractive
gem. The lowest mintage date in the series, with just 47,000 pieces
struck. A scarce key date by all accounts. (Est. $600-900)

556 Sweden. 1887 20 kronor. KM-748, Fr-93a. MS-65 (NGC). Satiny
honey gold with strong lustre and appealing rose iridescence in the
protected areas. Another key date from the series, this with a small
mintage of just 59,000 pieces. (Est. $600-900)

557 Switzerland. Basel. 1795 duplone. KM- 187, Fr-71. EF. Rich and
lustrous yellow gold with deeper golden highlights in the protected
areas. A tiny obverse rim bruise is noted near the B of BASILENSIS,
otherwise this attractive specimen is essentially devoid of unsightly
marks. A scarce and popular one-year-only type. (Est. $800-1,000)

558 Switzerland. Bern. 1797 half duplone. KM-162, Fr-188. Uncircu¬
lated, prooflike. Boldly repunched date. Reflective fields and frosty
motifs display strong orange iridescence. A strong degree of lustre is
also present. Sharp and attractive. A one-year-only type issue, and al¬
ways desirable as such. (Est. $ 1 ,000- 1 ,400)

559 Switzerland. Bern. 1793 duplone. KM- 143, Fr- 181. Choice EF.

Lustrous deep olive-gold with some prooflike reflectivity and attrac¬
tive orange highlights. A few faint marks are noted, but the overall
appeal is quite strong. (Est. $1,1 00- 1 ,400)

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560 Switzerland. Bern. 1794 duplone. KM-146, Fr-182. Uncirculated,

prooflike. Reeded edge. Frosty central motifs and mirror fields provide
a pleasing cameo contrast, especially so on the obverse. Some faint
hairlines are noted, but the appeal is still substantial. Reverse planchet
flaw, as struck, at the bottom of the wreath. (Est. $700-900)

The 1794 duplone of Bern in the present lot is of a distinctly different style than
the 1794 Bern duplone in the lot that follows, although the Krause-Mishler and
Friedberg references do not note these substantial difference of the two styles. On
the present coin, the edge is reeded. The weight of the present specimen is 1 17.5
grains, and the diameter measures 23.9 mm at its widest point. Additionally, not
onlv are the two specimens of slightly different style, but they are from two distinctly
different die pairs as well. Minor differences occur, especially at RESPUBLICA. On
the present specimen, the R and E are noticeably joined at the bases and the S is
broadly repunched. Additionally, the C appears to be over an I. Other minor differ¬
ences can be seen at the bears tongue, which touches the bottom of a dot. On the
reverse, the date is high, with the numerals and the period following the 4 far from
the wreath below.

561 Switzerland. Bern. 1794 duplone. KM-146, Fr-182. Uncirculated,

prooflike. Leaf edge. Lively olive-gold. Somewhat reflective fields
and frosted motifs form a pleasing if modest cameo contrast. Sharply
struck and aesthetically appealing. From a totally different style than
the preceding lot. An intriguing variety. (Est. $1,000-1,200)

The 1794 Bern duplone in the present lot is significantly different than the previ¬
ous lot. The present coin has an overlapping leaf design as its edge style, in distinct
contrast to the reeded edge style of the previously noted piece. The weight is quite
similar, the present coin weighing 1 17.0 grains. The diameter of the present speci¬
men is 25.2 mm, somewhat broader than the previous coin. At RESPUBLICA on
the obverse, the R and E are separated at the bottoms, while the C of that word is
broadlv repunched. Here, the bear’s tongue touches the top of the dot in the design.
Other minor differences are also noted. On the reverse, the date is fairly low, with
the 1 of the date nearly touching the wreath below, while the period following the
date nearly touches the wreath as well. Other design style differences can be seen as
well. The present specimen is more in line with the style of the two duplones issue of
the same era.

562 Switzerland. Bern. 1797 duplone. KM-163, Fr-187. AU, prooflike.
Bright yellow gold with decided olive highlights. Reflective fields dis¬
play some hairlines, especially on the reverse to the viewer’s left of the
Swiss Guard. Still a delightfully pleasing example of a scarce issue.

(Est. $1,300-1,600)

BEUS

563 Switzerland. Bern. 1795 two duplones. KM- 144, Fr- 181. All

prooflike. A visually appealing specimen with rich orange iridescenq
on reflective golden fields and frosted motifs. A few faint marks art
seen, none of which are visually overbearing. Definitely desirable.

(Est. $1,000-1,400

Lovely Prooflike 1796 Bern Two Duplones

564 Switzerland. Bern. 1796 two duplones. KM-147, Fr-186. Uncircu
lated, prooflike. Bright yellow gold with distinctive olive highlight::
Frosted motifs and mirrored fields form a strong and impressiwi
cameo contrast. Some faint hairlines are noted in the fields, none a
them deep or overly distracting. An undeniably lovely example ofth
design type. Scarce so fine. (Est. $2,000-2,4000

Prooflike 1796 Bern Two Ducats

565 Switzerland. Bern. 1796 two ducats. KM- 154, Fr-179. Choice AL

prooflike. Deep yellow gold with vibrant olive highlights. A few fairl
marks are noted for accuracy. A sharp and pleasing example of
scarce denomination. (Est. $1,850-2,2501

566

Magnificent 1697 Three Ducats of Bern

Switzerland. Bern. 1697 three ducats. KM-63, Fr-133. MS-61
(NGC). Deeply reflective yellow gold, well struck and impeccabl
attractive. Some planchet striations should not be confused wit
hairlines, though a scant few hairlines may be noted under magnify
scrutiny. An impressive and choice specimen of this one year typ1
Rare. (Est. $9,000-1 2.001

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Choice Uncirculated 1813 Graubunden
16 Franken Rarity

Only Gold Coinage of Graubunden
Just 100 Struck

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7 Switzerland. Graubunden. 1813 16 franken. KM-10, Fr-265. MS-
64 (NGC). Deep olive-gold with strong lustre on prooflike fields and
satiny motifs. A natural flan flaw, as struck, is noted on the reverse at
KEN and the 13 of the date below. An extreme rarity, one of only
100 of the date struck. Indeed, this is the only gold coinage ever is¬
sued by Canton Graubunden, and is highly important as such. A
splendid coin, a splendid rarity, and a splendid opportunity all await
a knowing specialist. (Est. $10,000-15,000)

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Scarce Swiss 1804 10 Francs

8 Switzerland. Lucerne. 1804 10 francs. KM-98, Fr-327. AU. Lus¬
trous olive-gold with a touch of reflectivity in the fields. A scarce type
in all grades, especially so in AU or finer. (Est. $1 ,600-1 ,900)

Uncirculated 1797 Solothurn Two Duplones

) Switzerland. Solothurn. 1797 two duplones. KM-61, Fr-290. Un¬
circulated, prooflike. Highly reflective mirrors and frosty motifs dis¬

play intense olive-gold lustre. Some hairlines are noted in the fields,
and a lew faint marks are noted for accuracy. Still, the high points of
the design arc all Irosty and lustrous, and free of rubbing. A deligln
ful coin overall, as rare as it is attractive. (Est. $2,000-2,400)

570

Switzerland. Unterwalden Obwalden. “1787" ducat. 1860 restrike,
150 pieces minted. KM-46, Fr-unlisted. Uncirculated, prooflike.
Bright olive-gold with reflective fields and frosted motifs. An 1 860 re¬
strike of a famous rarity; the restrike is a rarity in and of itself, as just 1 50
examples were produced. The restrikes are easily told from the genuine
pieces, as the restrikes have heavily convex fields, giving the entire coin a
swollen appearance. Scarce and desirable. (Est. $750-950)

571 Switzerland. Zurich. 1727 quarter ducat. KM- 138, Fr-488. AU to
Uncirculated. Highly lustrous yellow gold with some olive highlights
and prooflike reflectivity. A pleasing coin, devoid of unsightly marks.
Planchet lightly creased, as often seen for these small, thin gold is¬
sues. (Est. $300-500)

572

Switzerland. Zurich. 1743 quarter ducat. KM- 138, Fr-488. Uncir¬
culated. A prooflike delight. Reflective yellow gold surfaces display
intense lustre and some delightful olive highlights. Struck on a wavy
planchet, typical for the issue. (Est. $250-350)

573 Switzerland. Zurich. 1758 quarter ducat. KM-138, Fr-488. MS-62
(PCGS). Warm olive-gold with subdued lustre. Some deeper toning
in the protected areas. (Est. $475-650)

Impressive 1641 Zurich Ducat

574 Switzerland. Zurich. 1641 ducat. KM-unlisted, Fr-458. Choice

AU. An impressive honey gold coin, nicely struck and boldly lus¬
trous. Traces of pale rose and olive iridescence enhance the overall
appeal. Nicely centered as well, adding yet another “plus to the at¬
tributes of this rare and desirable issue. (Est. $2,000-2,400)

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Treasures of the world

575

Switzerland. Zurich. 1775 ducat. KM- 161, Fr-486. Uncirculated.

A frosty golden yellow specimen with attractive olive highlights.
Some prooflike reflectivity is noted on the reverse. Sharp and pleas¬
ing, free of all but some faint contact marks. An aesthetic delight.

(Est. $1,000-1,400)

Choice Uncirculated 1641 Zurich Two Ducats

Friedberg: “Very Rare’

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576 Switzerland. Zurich. 1641 two ducats. KM-61, Fr-457. MS-63
(PCGS). An impressive and exciting example of the issue. Satiny
honey gold surfaces show frosty rose and olive lustre. A hint of strik¬
ing weakness at the centers, not uncommon for the issue. Choice
overall, and “very rare” in all grades, according to the Friedberg refer¬
ence. A grand opportunity by all accounts. A lovely coin such as the
present specimen helps to keep the true meaning of “rare’ in its true
perspective. (Est. $ 1 0,000-1 5,000)

Rare 1800-B 32 Franken

Helvetian Republic Issue

577 Switzerland. Helvetian Republic. 1800-B 32 franken. KM- 13, Ft

281. AU, prooflike. Lustrous yellow gold with deep orange-gol
highlights in the recessed areas. Nicely struck in all places. A few scan
tered marks are noted, as might be expected for a coin that had sper
a brief period in the channels of commerce. No major marks of cor
sequence are noted, however, and the overall visual appeal is still sun
stantial. (Est. $3,500-4,00[ |

In the denomination, 32 FRANKEN, the 32 is punched over an existing 10, tH
remnants of the underlying numerals plainly visible to the unaided eye.

578 Switzerland. Selection of popular gold issues. 10 francs. KM -36: tl
1913-B Uncirculated 0? 1914-B EF ☆ 1922-B Uncirculated (3). tl
20 francs. KM-35.1: tfr 1908-B AU ☆ 1915-B Uncirculated, choic
☆ 1922-B Uncirculated, gem ☆ 1927-B Uncirculated, choice tj
1935-LB Uncirculated, choice. (Total: 10 pieces) (Est. S650-95C

Pattern Swiss 1873 20 Francs

Brussels Mint Issue
Just 1,000 Struck

579 Switzerland. 1873 pattern 20 francs. KM-Pn24, Fr-493. Choic
Uncirculated, prooflike. Head mintmark, signifying Brussels Min
Only 1,000 struck. Bright honey gold with attractive orange high
lights. A frosty, satiny specimen, one of just 1,000 examples struc
for Switzerland. An important opportunity for world gold specialist.
Rare. (Est. $2,250-2,50®

Pattern 1873 20 Francs

A Second Example

580 Switzerland. 1873 pattern 20 francs. KM-Pn24, Fr-493. Uncirctl
lated, prooflike. Head mintmark, Brussels Mint. Lustrous hond
gold with satiny surfaces. A second delightful example of this scan!
low-mintage pattern issue. (Est. $1,900-2,20(1

Bowers and Merena Gali i r]

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>81 Switzerland. Trio of 20 francs issues: ☆ 1883 KM-31.1. AU to Un¬
circulated, lightly cleaned long ago ☆ 18%-B KM-31.3. Uncircu¬
lated 1935-B KM-35.1. Choice Uncirculated. A nice group. (To¬
tal: 3 pieces) (Est. $175-250)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

>82 Switzerland. 1914-B 20 francs. KM-35.1, Fr-499. Gem Uncircu¬
lated, prooflike. Lustrous honey gold. A numismatic middle ground
ol sorts, where a relatively common issue meets an unusually out¬
standing state ol quality. Reflective fields and heavily frosted motifs
form a deep cameo contrast. (Est. $100-200)

83 Switzerland. Luzern. 1939-B 100 francs. Shooting Festival com¬
memorative. KM-S21, Fr-506. MS-66 (NGC). An outstanding
gem. Intense cartwheel lustre and attractive olive highlights on rich
honey gold surfaces. An ever-popular issue in an outstanding state of
preservation. (Est. $450-650)

84 Switzerland. 1992 1,000 francs. Zurich Shooting Festival. KM-S41.
Proof-68 DCAM (PCGS). An outstanding gem treasure from a physi¬
cal stand point, one of just 175 examples of the type produced. A su¬
perlative coin where eye appeal is concerned. Rare. (Est. $700-1,000)
From the Jay Roe Collection. Previously from the Coin Galleries sale of
April 1996, Lot 1322.

Jncirculated 1916 German East Africa 15 Rupien

Today’s Tanzania

589

Thailand Gold Quarter Baht of Rama IV

Thailand. Quarter baht of Rama IV (1851-68). C-166, Fr-10. VF

to EF, choice overall. Lustrous. Chakra and P ra l ao marks plain and
distinct. Rare and unusual. (Est. $500-700)

Elusive Fuang of Thailand

Thailand. (1876) fiiang. KM-Y32b. EF. Generous amounts of lustre
on satiny honey gold surfaces. A scarce issue, especially so in higher
circulated grades. (Est. $1,600-2,200)

Tibet. 15-54 (1920) 20 srang. Y-22, Fr-1. Uncirculated. A lustrous
delight. Frosty motifs, mirrored fields, and strong eye appeal com¬
bine in a most engaging manner. Intriguing designs add to the overall
appeal. A rare and important issue that should see plenty of bidding
activity. (Est. $900-1 ,200)

According to our consignor, purchased decades ago from Abner
Kreisberg.

Tonga. 1967 half hau. Palladium. KM-23. MS-63 (PCGS). Me¬
dium steel gray with a high degree of lustre on mattclike surfaces. A
rare issue, one of just 1,650 examples of the date produced. One of
the first coins struck in palladium. Rare. (Est. $700-1 ,000)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

Rare Tibet Gold 20 Srang

15 Tanzania (German East Africa). 1916-T 15 rupien. KM- 16.2, Fr-1.
MS-63 (NGC). A highly lustrous yellow gold specimen of this pe¬
rennial favorite issue. Obverse with African elephant motif, reverse
with German East Africa arms. (Est. $1,800-2,400)

Treasures of the world

1967 Tonga Countermarked Mint Set in Palladium

50th Birthday Commemorative Issue

590 Tonga. 1967 three-piece Countermarked mint set. Palladium. KM-
MS3. Uncirculated. Edge: HISTORICALLY THE FIRST PALLA¬
DIUM COINAGE. Chiefly brilliant with a touch of pale golden
toning. One of a limited number of such sets dated 1967, but
countermarked 1918 / 1968 TT IV in the field behind the King’s
head. Set includes the following denominations: 9s Quarter hau.
KM-22. 400 produced 9? Half hau. KM-24. 513 produced 9s Hau.
KM-26. 400 produced. Housed in the original red leatherette case of
issue with KINGDOM OF TONGA, 50TH BIRTHDAY 4TH
JULY 1968, and FIRST PALLADIUM COINAGE IN HISTORY
in gold leaf around the Arms of Tonga. The white satin inner lid
reads PALLADIUM SERIES / 50TH / BIRTHDAY COM¬
MEMORATIVE COINS / 4TH JULY 1968 / ONE OF FOUR
HUNDRED COMPLETE SETS / COUNTERMARKED ON
THE FIRST CURRENCY / EVER STRUCK IN PALLADIUM in
seven lines of gold imprint. Rare, only 400 such sets will ever exist.
(Total: 3 pieces, box) (Est. $3,000-5,000)

Actual palladium weight: 3.5 ounces.

The coins that serve as hosts to the birthday countermark were originally struck in
1967 to celebrate the coronation of the king on July 4th of that year. The Birthday
countermark issue offered here was created and issued in 1 968 to celebrate the 50th
birthday of KingTaufa’Ahau Tupou IV.

592 Turkey. AH 1293 (1876) 100 kurush. KM-715, Fr-31. EF. Bright
and lustrous honey gold. The only issue of Murad V, one of 7,70C
examples struck. (Est. $200-300;

1929 Turkey 500 Kurush

593 Turkey. 1929 500 kurush. KM-839, Fr-79. Choice AU. Warn?
honey gold with strong lustre on reflective surfaces. A rarity; nc
mintage figure is given in the Krause-Mishler reference. A pleasing
example of the issue. (Est. $1,000-1,500

The design type of 500 kurush offered here was struck in just five years, 192?
through 1929. The mintages for each of the years are quite low: 1925, 226 pieces^
1926, 2,268 pieces; 1927, 4,01 1 pieces; 1928, 375 pieces; and, as noted above, thu;
mintage for the 1929 500 kurush piece offered herein is unlisted, but presumably!
small based on the mintages of the other dates of the type.

594 Uruguay. Republic. 1930 five pesos. KM-27, Fr-6. MS-64 (PCGS)
Satiny honey gold with pale rose iridescence. A rare date; just 14,41?
example were eventually released for commerce. (Est. $175-275,

595 Uruguay. Republic. 1930 five pesos. KM-27, Fr-6. AU to Uncirculated
(4). Lustrous. A one-year-only type. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $300-400

Rare 1764 Transylvania Two Ducats

591 Transylvania. 1764 two ducats. KM-631, Fr-unlisted. AU. Lustrous
olive-gold with rich rose and orange highlights in the recessed areas.
Sharply struck and highly appealing, with some reflectivity in the
fields. A rare issue from a country that has been popularized in litera¬
ture for centuries, and in theatre and moving pictures nearly a cen¬
tury. Be sure to string some garlic around your neck when you bid on
this piece! (Est. $2,000-2,500)

596 Uruguay. Republic. 1930 five pesos. KM-27, Fr-6. AU to Uncirculated
(4). Lustrous. Another nice foursome. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $300-400

597 Uruguay. Republic. 1930 five pesos. KM-27, Fr-6. AU to Uncirculated
(4). Lustrous. Another nice quartette. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $300-400

598 Uruguay. Republic. 1930 five pesos. KM-27, Fr-6. AU to Uncirculated
(4). Lustrous. Another nice group. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $300-400

599 Uruguay. Republic. 1930 five pesos. KM-27, Fr-6. AU to Uncircu
lated (4). Lustrous. And another nice foursome. (Total: 4 pieces)

(Est. $300-400 1

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600 Vatican. 1863 two and a half scudi. KM-1117, Fr-273. Uncircu¬
lated. Papal States. Lustrous honey gold. A nice representative ex¬
ample from the reign of Pius IX. (Est. $250-400)

501 Vatican. 1929 100 lire. Y-9, Fr-283. Choice Uncirculated. Regnal
year: XVII. Lustrous honey gold with a nuance of olive iridescence. A
nice representative example from the reign of Pius XI. (Est. $250-350)

605 Yugoslavia. Montenegro. 1910 20 perpera. KM-10, Fr-2. MS-63
(NGC). Lustrous honey gold. Prooflike fields and satiny motifs. Ob¬
verse with bust to right, sprig below. (Est. $550-750)

606 Yugoslavia. Montenegro. 1910 20 perpera. KM-11, Fr-5. MS-63
(NGC). Bright honey gold with strong lustre and delightful rose irides¬
cence. Laureated bust to left on obverse, conjoined dates, 1860-1910
below. 50th anniversary of reign of Nicholas I. (Est. $550-750)

■ Odd and Curious Money

502 Venezuela. 1875-A five venezolanos. KM-Y17, Fr-4. MS-62
(PCGS). Subdued lustre on pale olive-gold surfaces. A scarce issue.

(Est. $550-750)

503 Yugoslavia. 1933 dukat. KM- 12.2, Fr-5. MS-63 (ANACS). Rich golden
yellow iridescence on olive-gold surfaces. Reflective fields and frosty mo¬
tifs impart the overall appearance of a Proof issue. Wheat stalk
countermark below bust on obverse. A scarce issue. (Est. $250-300)

504 Yugoslavia. Montenegro. 1910 10 perpera. KM-8, Fr-3. Uncircu¬
lated. Lustrous honey gold. Head to right on obverse, sprig below. A
scarce date in Uncirculated. (Est. $400-500)

Enigmatic Korean “Ring Money”

607 Korea. (Ca. 1700s or later?) gold ring. 15mm, 105 grains. EF. Comes
with original collector’s ticket relating the piece’s attribution and acqui¬
sition by an American G.I. in Korea. Unlisted by Opitz, Einzig,
Quiggin, Gibbs and Ichihara. The age of this specimen is difficult to
assess. Copper rings plated with gold were used in Japan and China
more than a millennium ago. This example is rather pure, and hence
does not show its age. At the least it represents a type of early Korean
ingot of which few are known to survive. Rare. (Est. $200-up)

The original collectors ticket reads as follows:

Korea. Gold ring money (1700) A.D. Recently polished. Bought from a G.I. who
obtained it in Seoul for a high price. Unusual in 24 karat gold as usually much lower.
105 grains. Unc. $200.

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Coins of the world

608 Argentina. Provincias Del Rio De La Plata. 1824-DS real. Rioja.
KM-17. AU-50 (NGC). A strong degree ol lustre on pale golden
gray surfaces. A rarity at this grade; this design type is seldom seen in
EF, or higher levels. (Est. $600-800)

609 Argentina. Provincias Del Rio De La Plata. 1813-J two reales. Po-

tosi. KM-3. EF. Medium silver gray with splashes of golden irides¬
cence. A difficult design type to locate in EF or finer. Nicely struck
for the issue. (Est. $300-400)

610 Argentina. Provincias Del Rio De La Plata. 1825-CA. DE B. AS two

reales. Rioja. KM- 18. EF. A most pleasing example of the date with
pale silver gray high points and deep golden gray surfaces forming a
pleasing cameo contrast. (Est. $125-175)

61 1 Argentina. Provincias Del Rio De La Plata. 1813-J four reales. Po-
tosi. KM -4. EF-40 (NGC). Medium golden gray with some splashes
of deeper gold in the recessed areas. A pleasing coin for the grade.

(Est. $400-600)

612 Argentina. Provincias Del Rio De La Plata. 181 5-F eight reales. Po-
tosi. KM-14. VF. PROV1CIAS spelling error. Medium golden gray
with iridescent gold highlights. A few stray marks noted, the most
serious of these being at the obverse rim at 6:00. A rare and popular
error owing to the misspelling of PROVINCIAS. (Est. $275-450)

613 Argentina. Provincias del Rio de la Plata. 1836-P eight reales.
Rioja. KM-20. AU. A splendid coin within the confines of the as¬

signed grade. Strong lustre remains on golden gray surfaces. Bri Ilian i
golden iridescence highlights the recessed areas. A few tiny reversn
marks are noted, but the overall appeal is choice. (Est. $250-350

614 Argentina. Cordoba. (Circa 1853-54) quarter real. KM-33.1. EF. A
sharp and attractive small silver coin with the popular sunburst ob
verse and fraction reverse. (Est. $75-125

615 Argentina. Cordoba. 1852 four reales. KM-24.4 (A-31). MS-65

(NGC). A high degree of lustre graces satiny silver surfaces. A whis¬
per of pale gold can be seen at the centers. Some striking weakness i«
also noted there, as typical for this scarce one-near-only issue.

(Est. $450-650)

616 Australia. Three 1955-dated gem Proofs: Penny. KM-56.;

Melbourne Mint ☆ Sixpence. KM-58 ☆ Shilling. KM-59. A nice
trio. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $200-250)1

617 Australia. Pair of Proof 1955 pennies. Melbourne Mint. KM-56.

Choice Proof. Two bright red pennies, one with light toning high¬
lights. A scarce issue; just 1,200 Proofs of the date were struck. (To¬
tal: 2 pieces) (Est. $150-200))

618 Australia. Pair of 1957-dated issues, both choice to gem Proof: iV
1 957 penny. Perth Mint. KM-56. Red. Just 1,112 struck ☆ 1 957 six¬
pence. KM-58. Only 1,256 struck. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $150-225))

619 Australia. Pair of Proof Perth Mint pennies, both KM-56, and both

gem Proof, red: ☆ 1958. 1,028 struck ☆ 1959. 1,030 struck. A rare
pair. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $175-225)1

620 Australia. Mix of popular issues, all gem Proof: ’w’ 1959 threepence.

KM-57 (2) ☆ 1959 sixpence. KM-58 E? 1959 shilling. KM-59 '&’!
1960 shilling. KM-59 1960 Prool set. KM-PS22. Melbourne

Mint. Heavily toned. 1,509 issued ☆ 1963 Proof set. KM-PS28..
Melbourne Mint. 5,042 issued. (Total: 13 pieces) (Est. $300-400)*

621 Australia. 1912 sixpence. KM-25. AU. Generous amounts of lustre

on golden gray surfaces. (Est. $100-150)*

622 Australia. 1934-35 florin. KM-33. Uncirculated. Lustrous andl

prooflike, with some golden cloudiness on both sides. Centennial of
Victoria and Melbourne. (Est. $ 1 50-200)’1

Issued to celebrate the Centennial of the founding the cities of Victoria andll
Melbourne, this design type saw a mintage of 54,000 pieces. Of that number, ,j
21 ,000 pieces were later melted, leaving a net distribution of 33,000 coins.

623 Australia. 1956 Proof set. KM-PS18. Gem Proof: ☆ Penny E"1

Threepence ☆ Sixpence Er Shilling ☆ Florin. A nice group. (Total: 5j
pieces) (Est. $250-400) I

624 Australia. 1957 Proof set. KM-PS19. Gem Proof: Penny &

Threepence 'w’ Sixpence Er Shilling ☆ Florin. A nice set. (Total: 5*
pieces) (Est. $275-3S0)|

625 Australia. 1958 Proof set. KM-PS20. Gem Proof: ☆ Penny. Toned E
Threepence "w Sixpence w Shilling A Florin. ( Total: 5 pieces)

(Est. $200-250)

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626 Australia. 1959 Proof set. KM-PS21. Gem Proof: ☆ Halfpenny ☆

Penny. Toned ☆ Threepence it Sixpence ☆ Shilling ☆ Florin. (Total:
6 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

627 Australia, hvo 1961 Proof sets, all coins gem Proof: Melbourne

Mint. KM-PS24: it Threepence it Sixpence it Shilling it Florin.
1,506 issued. Perth Mint. KM-PS25: ☆ Halfpenny ☆ Penny. 1,040
issued. A nice group overall. (Total: 6 pieces) (Est. $300-400)

628 Australia. Two 1961 Proof sets, all coins gem Proof: Melbourne

Mint. KM-PS24: it Threepence it Sixpence Shilling it Florin.
1,506 issued. Perth Mint. KM-PS25: it Halfpenny it Penny. 1,040
issued. Another nice group. (Total: 6 pieces) (Est. $300-400)

629 Australia. Four Proof coppers, all coins gem Proof: Perth Mint. 1962
KM-PS27 it Halfpenny it Penny. Perth Mint. 1963 KM-PS29. Half¬
penny it Penny. Four nice coppers. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $350-425)

630 Australia. Two 1962 Proof sets, all coins gem Proof: Melbourne

Mint. KM-PS26: it Threepence it Sixpence it Shilling it Florin.
2,016 issued. Perth Mint. KM-PS27: it Halfpenny it Penny. 1,064
issued. Another nice group. (Total: 6 pieces) (Est. $275-350)

631 Australia. Gem Proof issues: 1962 Perth Proof set. KM-PS27: it

Halfpenny it Penny. 1963 Melbourne Mint. KM-PS28: it
Threepence it Sixpence it Shilling it Florin. 1963 Perth Mint. KM-
PS29 it Halfpenny ☆ Penny. A delightful group overall. (Total: 8
pieces) (Est. $450-525)

Famous i486 Tyrol Guldiner

Archduke Sigismund

632 Austria. Tyrol, i486 guldiner or thaler. D-8087. EF-45 (PCGS). A
pleasing lilac-gray example of the first thaler issue with Christian-era
dating. Physically appealing and historically important. While thaler
coinage began extensively in Austria in 1485, the issue represented
here begins a long line of dated coinage in the Western world. A truly
grand beginning to any world thaler collection. (Est. $ 1 ,200-2,000)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

633 Austria. Graz Mint. 1644 thaler. KM-432, D-3189. Choice EF.

Pleasing lilac-gray with rich bursts of silver and golden iridescence in
the recessed areas. Devoid of marks and sharply struck, two definitely
positive attributes where the present piece is concerned.

(Est. $300-500)

634 Austria. Graz Mint. 1765 thaler. KM- 1967a, D-l 1 19. EF. Medium

silver gray with olive and lilac highlights. Some striking weakness,
typical for the issue. (Est. $200-300)

635 Austria. Hall Mint. 1669 three kreuzers. KM-624. Uncirculated.

Brilliant, sharp, and lustrous. A truly pleasing example of Leopold I s
small denomination silver coinage with some prooflike reflectivity in
the protected areas. Outstanding. (Est. $75-150)

636 Austria. Hall Mint. 1632 quarter thaler. KM-799. Choice EF. At¬
tractive slate gray with delightful rose and gold iridescence in the re¬
cessed areas. Nicely struck and equally nicely centered, with plenty
of eye appeal to go around. Definitely choice. (Est. $300-500)

637 Austria. Hall Mint. 1740 quarter thaler. KM-688. Uncirculated,

choice. Lustrous pearlescent gray with golden iridescence. A sharp
and delightful example of a popular silver issue. (Est. $250-400)

638 Austria. Hall Mint. 1733 half thaler. KM-690.2. MS-64 (NGC).

Lustrous pearl gray with attractive golden iridescence in the recessed
areas. Sharp and attractive. (Est. $625-775)

639 Austria. Hall Mint. (1521-27) thaler. D-8097. AU. A sharp and lus¬

trous coin with delightful golden iridescence on both sides. Nicely
centered and devoid of unsightly marks. Would that all thalers from
the era resembled the present specimen. (Est. $300-450)

640 Austria. Hall Mint. 1632 thaler. KM-804.2. D-3338. AU. Delight¬
ful lilac-gray with strong golden lustre in the recessed areas, lruly
appealing, with no marks of appreciable note. (Est. $250-350)

Treasures of the world

641 Austria. Hall Mint. 1632 thaler. KM-804.2, D-3338. Choice EF. At¬
tractive lilac-gray surfaces with some silver brightness in the recessed
areas. Sharp and attractive. (Est. $250-350)

642 Austria. Hall Mint. 1654 thaler. KM-833.3, D-3367. Choice EF.
Impressively attractive. Medium golden gray surfaces with intense
golden lustre in the protected areas. Devoid of circulation marks and
choice as such. (Est. $350-450)

643 Austria. Hall Mint. 1707 thaler. KM-665.1, D-1018. Choice EF.
Medium steel gray with bursts of rich golden iridescence, especially
at the peripheries. Highly lustrous and mark free. (Est. $275-475)

644 Austria. Hall Mint. 1711 thaler. KM-665. 1 , D- 1 0 1 8. AU-55 (NGC).

Deep lilac-gray on deep steel surfaces. A strong representative of the
design type. Richly toned. (Est. $350-450)

645 Austria. Hall Mint. 1714 thaler. KM-A692, D-1051. AU. A truly
delightful thaler, sharply struck and nearly majestic in its appearance.
Lustrous with mirrorlike fields and satiny devices. Rich shades of iri¬
descent gold and blue gather at the rims of this attractive golden gray
beauty. It never ceases to amaze this cataloguer (FW) that coins of
such beauty and quality from this early era are so affordable in
today’s marketplace. (Est. $300-500)

646 Austria. Hall Mint. 1725 thaler. KM-693, D-1054. Choice AU.
Splendid is a term that comes immediately to mind. Delightful lilac-
gray surfaces display a high degree of lustre and rich, lively orange,
gold, and violet toning in the recessed areas. Undeniably choice in all
respects. (Est. $300-500)

647 Austria. Hall Mint. 1737 thaler. KM-695.2, D-1056. Choice AU’
Type with 5 below bust on obverse. Sharp and attractive medium
gray, with generous amounts of champagne lustre on both sidess
Some deeper toning highlights are noted on the reverse. A pleasing
coin. (Est. $250-350

648 Austria. Hall Mint. (1564-95) two thalers. Ferdinand. D-8096. VF

old obverse scratches and a tiny rim bruise noted. Medium steel gray
with some deeper highlights. A rare and desirable double thaler issue.

(Est. $700-900)

649 Austria. Hall Mint. 1604 two thalers. KM-61 1.1, D-3004. Choice

VF. Medium gray with some deeper steel highlights. Attractive rose*
iridescence can be found on both sides as well. A few faint marks are
noted, but the overall appeal of this large, hefty double thaler is quite
substantial. (Est. $600-800)f

650 Austria. Hall Mint. (1680) two thalers. KM-648.1, D-3247. EF.

Dusky golden gray with subdued lustre in the recessed areas. A sharp
and pleasing example of this hefty silver issue, complete with resplen¬
dent bust of Leopold the Hogmouth. A delightful double thaler in all
respects. (Est. $900- 1 ,200)

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651 Austria. Hall Mint. (1686-96) two thalers. KM-656.2, D-3251. EF.

An attractive deep steel gray double thaler from the reign of Leopold
(1686-96). Portions of the rim and edge unfinished, as struck, im¬
parting a raw, natural look to the planchet. Essentially devoid of all
marks save for the natural flaws just mentioned. (Est. $500-700)

352 Austria. Hall Mint. (1686-96) two thalers. KM-657, D-3252. EF.

Deep rose-gray with steel and lilac highlights. A pleasing coin for the
grade, devoid of all but a few trivial marks. Another hefty double
thaler from the reign of Leopold, known now to history as Leopold
the Hogmouth. (Est. $600-800)

353 Austria. Hall Mint. 1626 two thalers. KM-807.2, D-3336. Choice
EF. Attractive deep lilac-gray with some silver brilliance remaining in
the recessed areas on the reverse. A pleasing coin for the grade.

(Est. $700-1,000)

654 Austria. Hall Mint. Undated two thalers. KM-834, D-3363. VF.

Deep lilac-gray with splashes of iridescent blue and gold. An attrac¬
tive example of a large and impressive issue. (Est. $600-800)

655 Austria. Hall Mint. Undated two thalers. KM-696, D-1049. EF.

Attractive lilac-gray with some deeper slate highlights in the recessed
areas. Free of unsightly marks, with overall quality that readily verges
on choice for the grade. (Est. $750-1,000)

656 Austria. Vienna Mint. 1704 thaler. KM-1872, D-1001. Choice EF.

Pale lilac-gray with intense golden iridescence and generous amounts
of bright lustre. A pleasing coin devoid of noticeable marks, and de¬
cidedly choice for the grade. (Est. $450-650)

657 Austrian States. Burgau. 1780-SF Maria Theresa thaler. KM-23, D-
1151. EF. Attractive lustre on light lilac-gray surfaces. One of the
most famous of all European trade coins, struck in the 40th — and
final — regnal year of Maria Theresa. (Est. $75-125)

Treasures of the World

658 Austrian States. Salzburg. 1622/1 overdate half thaler. KM-76. EF,

choice for the issue. Warm lilac-gray with generous amounts of
golden lustre. Overdate details plainly evident to the unaided eye. A
lew planchet flaws are noted, as struck, which tend to add to the
overall charm ol this scarce coin. (Est. $700-900)

659 Austrian States. Salzburg. 1628 half thaler. KM- 141. EF. Cathedral
Dedication issue. Attractive steel gray with some deeper highlights and
golden iridescence in the recessed areas. Wear equivalent to the as¬
signed grade, and devoid of all but some tiny marks. (Est. $250-350)

660 Austrian States. Salzburg. 1687 half thaler. KM-253. AU. Lustrous
silver gray with some golden highlights. Ecclesiastical scene of patron
saints of Salzburg, Rudbertus and Virgil overlooking city view.

(Est. $275-350)

661 Austrian States. Salzburg. 1708 half thaler. KM-253. AU. A lustrous
steel gray beauty with splashes of rich gold and violet iridescence.
Nicely struck and nicely centered. Definitely choice. (Est. $300-400)

662 Austrian States. Salzburg. 1757 half thaler. KM-387.1. Choice AU.
Medium gray with bright silver and pale blue iridescence. Somewhat
prooflike, especially on the reverse. An attractive example overall.

(Est. $350-450)

663 Austrian States. Salzburg. 1624 thaler. KM-87, D-3504. EF. Attrac¬

tive medium slate gray with rose iridescence in the protected areas. A
touch of wear is present, but the surfaces are relatively free of marks
of any consequence. (Est. $ 1 50-300)

664 Austrian States. Salzburg. 1632 thaler. KM-87, D-3504. EF. Me¬
dium golden gray with generous amounts of golden lustre in the re¬
cessed areas. Devoid of unsightly marks, and fairly attractive overall.

(Est. $170-240)

665 Austrian States. Salzburg. 1692 thaler. KM-254, D-3510. AU. At

tractive lilac-gray with strong golden iridescence in the recessed ar
eas. Standing depiction of St. Rudbertus on obverse, Virgin Man
and baby Jesus on reverse. (Est. $275-350

666 Austrian States. Salzburg. 1758 thaler. KM-370, D-1247. About El

mount removed from edge at top above Sigismund’s portrait. Other
wise pleasing medium steel gray with deeper highlights and fev»
marks of any consequence. (Est. $ 1 50-200

667 Austrian States. Salzburg. 1758 thaler. KM-391, D-1250. AU-5)j

(PCGS). Pale lilac-gray with deep lustre in the protected areas.
Struck during the reign of Sigismund 111 (1753-1771) and honoring
the patron saint of Salzburg, Saint Rupert. (Est. $250-350

668 Austrian States. Salzburg. 1788-M thaler. KM-462, D-1264. Uncircu

lated. Attractive medium gray with gunmetal-blue and rose iridescence,
in the recessed areas. Somewhat prooflike in appearance. A few planchei:
adjustment marks are noted on the reverse rim. (Est. $350-450’

669 Austria. A selection of popular silver issues, all lustrous with a nuance

of delicate toning. All are Uncirculated to Choice Uncirculated un¬
less noted: ft 1860-A florin. KM-2219 ft 1929 two schillings. KM-
2844. Billroth ft 1932 schillings. KM-2845. Vogelweide ft 1932
two schillings. KM-2848. Hayden ft 1930 two schillings. KM-2849
Seipel ft 1966 25 schillings. KM-2899. Raimund. Choice Proof ftf
1967 25 schillings. KM-2901. Maria Theresa. Choice Proof. (Total
7 pieces) (Est. $250-350))

670 Austria. 1879 two florins. KM-M5. Choice Uncirculated. Medallic is¬
sue. Intense cartwheel lustre on satiny surfaces. A splash of rich golden,
toning can be seen at the rims, otherwise fully brilliant. Marriage com¬
memorative of Francis I and Elisabeth. A beauty. (Est. $100-200))

671 Austria. Pair of Proof issues, both choice: ft 1952 schilling. KM-2871.
Aluminum ft 1955 25 schilling. KM-2880. Silver. Reopening of Na¬
tional Theatre issue. A delightful duo. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $125-175))

672 Bahamas and Bermuda halfpennies: W Bahamas. 1806 KM-1. AU,

Lustrous deep tan with some medium brown highlights ☆ Bermuda,
1793 KM-1. VF, choice with strong details for the grade. Pleasing
brown surfaces. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $250-400)1

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>73 Belgium. Spanish Netherlands. Tournai. (1709) klippe 20 sols.
Uniface. Obsidional or siege piece. EF. Deep golden gray with some
slate highlights. Unevenly struck in places, generally devoid of un¬
sightly marks. A scarce and popular siege issue. (Est. $250-350)

Tournai, a city in now what is Belgium, is a world renowned manufacturer of ho¬
siery, textiles, leather goods, and cement. Located in the province of Hainaut,
Tournai was made an Episcopal see in the 6th-century, remaining so until it fell un¬
der French rule in 1 1 87, at which time it received its city charter. An English posses¬
sion for a few years in early 16th century, Henry VIII soon sold it to Francis I. In
1521 the Count of Nassau claimed the city for Spain. Tournai then underwent a
long history of various sieges over the course of 200 years. In World War I, it was
captured by the German army in 1914 then finally surrendered to the allies in 1918,
after suffering heavy damage. Thankfully, Tournai has rebounded to a healthy, ro¬
bust city that today is well known for its manufactured goods.

>74 Belgium. Spanish Netherlands. Tournai. (1709) klippe 20 sols.
Uniface. Obsidional or siege piece. Choice Fine to VF for the issue,
many will agree with the higher grade. Deep and warm lilac-gray,
and devoid of marks of any consequence. Bust of Marshall De
Surville to left on obverse, denomination above. (Est. $125-250)

75 Belgium. 1847/37 overdate 10 centimes. KM-2.1. MS-65 RB
(PCGS). Intense cartwheel lustre on nearly fully red surfaces. Wisps
of violet iridescence enhance the overall appeal of this delightful cop¬
per gem. Decidedly choice. (Est. $350-550)

76 Belgium. 1834 franc. KM-7.1. AU. A scarce issue in a delightful

state of preservation. Generous amounts of lustre remain on pale
champagne surfaces. Sharp and attractive. (Est. $450-550)

77 Belgium. Pair of silver issues with Dutch legends: ft 1886 franc.

KM-29.1 . EF, deeply toned ft 1904 two francs. KM-59.1 Gem Un¬
circulated. Highly lustrous. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $150-200)

678 Belgium. 1935 50 francs. KM- 106.1. French Legends variety.

Choice Uncirculated. A bright, satiny, lustrous example. Brussels Im¬
position and Railway Centennial commemorative issue. A hint of
pale golden toning on both sides. (Est. $200-250)

679 Belgian Congo (now Congo Democratic Republic) and other wide¬
spread locales. A selection of high-grade 19th-century coppers: ft
Belgian Congo. 1888/7 Overdate five centimes. KM-3. Choice Un¬
circulated BN ft Belgium. 1853 10 centimes. KM-M5.1. MS-65
(NGC). 'The Krause-M ishler plate coin ft India. Madras Presidency.
1808 10 cash. KM-3 19. AU, choice ft Italy. Naples-Sicily. 1859 two
tornesi. KM- 158. Choice Uncirculated, RB ft Japan. (1885) half sen.
Y-16.2. MS-64 RB (NGC) ft South Africa. Republic. 1898 penny.
KM-2. Uncirculated BN ft Spain. Segovia. 1868 halfcentimo. KM-
632.4. AU (2) ft Spain. Jubia. 1868 two and a half centimos. KM-
634.2. AU. A pleasing group. (Total: 9 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

680

Bolivia, Potosi. 1739 M one real. KM-28a. Extremely Fine. Pleas¬
ing olive-gray. A superb specimen, with bold mintmarks and assayer
marks on both sides and a crisp date. Only light wear and excellent
eye appeal. (Est. $150-200)

681 Bolivia, Potosi. (1618-23) T four reales. KM-9. Extremely Fine.
Pewter gray with a bold strike. Mintmark, assayer, and denomination
all clear on the reverse, central design elements fully defined. It
would be difficult to locate a much nicer specimen. (Est. $200-250)

682 Bolivia, Potosi. 1671 E eight reales. KM-26. Very Fine. Dark pewter
gray with light granularity, though this does not appear to be sea-sal¬
vaged. One assayer mark and two dates plain. Struck on a broader
planchet than typical for this mint in this epoch, with a look more like
that of a Mexico City production. A worthy specimen. (Est. $200-300)

683

Bolivia. Colonial. 1807-PJ four reales Potosi. KM-72. AU-55
(NGC). Truly delightful in all respects. Generous amounts of mint
brilliance on pale lilac-gray surfaces. Typical strike tor the issue,
mostly bold in places, with a touch of weakness on the reverse crown.
Visually impressive for the assigned grade. (Fist. $300-500)

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Impressive Uncirculated 1768-JR Eight Reales

Bolivia, Potosi Mint

684 Bolivia. Colonial. 1768-P, JR eight reales. KM-50. MS-62 (PCGS).

Four-petalled rosette variety. A splendid silver gray specimen with a
casual blend of pale rose and gold. Some prooflike reflectivity in the
recessed areas. A sharply struck “pillar dollar” that should draw seri¬
ous bidding activity. Potosi Mint issues are very rare in this lofty
grade. Worthy of inclusion in any advanced cabinet, and about as
nice as any specialist could hope for in a Potosi pillar eight reales.

(Est. $7,500-10,000)

690 Brazil. Issues of Brazil and Portugal: 'ft Brazil. 1701-P 640 rcis. KM

90.2. EF, heavily cleaned some time ago. Variety with BR. DN at enc
of obverse legend. Portugal: iHr Undated (1799-1816) 60 rcis. KM
312. Choice AU ☆ Undated (1706-50) 120 rcis. Lisbon. KM- 178,
Choice EF, lustrous 'w' 1834 400 reis. KM-403.2. Uncirculated. (To
tal: 4 pieces) (Est. $350-550

691 Brazil. Empire. 1814-B 960 reis. Bahia. KM-307.1. MS-64 (PCGS)>

Lovely iridescent toning in shades of rose, blue, and pale gold. Sligh
chatter double strike, though the usual peripheral bits of undertyp#
are visible as well. A common enough coin lightly circulated (or well
circulated), but rare this nice. A beautiful example of the date or typ«
for the connoisseur. (Est. $250-300

692 Brazil. Empire. Pair of 960 reis issues: 'w' 1814-B KM-307.1. Uncir
culated, decidedly choice. Overstruck on an 1810-HJ eight reales o
Mexico City. The undertype is plainly the Imaginary Bust type id
1819-R KM-326.1. EF, choice. Undertype present and perhaps at
tributable with some careful study. A neat duo. (Total: 2 pieces)

(Est. $150-250

693 Brazil. Empire. 1818-R 960 reis. KM-326.1. Choice Uncirculated

Rich gold and electric blue iridescence on highly lustrous surfaces
Traces of Spanish colonial undertype visible. (Est. $100-200

685 Bolivia. Selection of popular 19th-century issues: 1852 quarter sol.

Potosi. KM- 11 1. Choice AU 1830-JL half sol. Potosi. KM-93.2a.
EF, some surface roughness id 1830-JL sol. Potosi. KM-94a. EF id
1861-FJ sol. Potosi. KM- 134.2 Uncirculated, toned ☆ 1830-JL four
soles. Potosi. Mintmark on island. KM-96a.2. EF id 1855-F four
soles. La Paz. KM-130. Uncirculated, nice id 1883-A centavo. Paris.
KM- 167. Choice Uncirculated, mainly red id 1883-A two centavos.
Paris. KM- 168. Choice Uncirculated, mainly red and brown ☆ 1871-
ER 10 centavos. Potosi. KM-1 53.2. AU, choice. A splendid selection.
(Total: 9 pieces) (Est. $250-400)

686 Bolivia and other world locales. Selection of popular silver issues: m Bo¬
livia. Republic. 1854-F four soles. KM- 125. EF ☆ German States.
Hannover. 1821 16 gute groschen. KM-128. EF id German States.
Hannover. 1848-A thaler. KM- 197.1 VF id Guatemala. Counterstamp
on Peru 1834 eight reales. KM-1 18.1. Host coin F, counterstamp EF id
Italian States. Naples and Sicily. 1794-PM AP piastre of 120 grana. C-
66a. VF id Switzerland. Bern. 1885 Shooting Festival. Five francs. KM-
S17. Choice Uncirculated, prooflike. (Total: 6 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

687 Bolivia. A pair of Choice Uncirculated eight soles issues: id 1832-JL.

Potosi. KM-97 id 1833-LM. Potosi. KM-97. Both are brilliant and
lustrous with some areas of gold and russet toning. This type is
unpriced in the Krause-Mishler reference in this grade, and with good
reason; these seldom come as choice as the pair offered here. (Total: 2
pieces) (Est. $450-650)

688 Bolivia. A pair of lustrous Choice Uncirculated eight soles issues: id

I837-LM. Potosi. KM-97 id 1838-LM. Potosi. KM-97. One is pale
gold, the other is bright silver. Two examples of an issue that is sel¬
dom found so fine. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $450-650)

689 Brazil. 1825-R 320 reis. Rio de Janeiro. KM-374. EF, choice for the

grade. A lustrous lilac-gray specimen with strong eye appeal. A dra¬
matically undervalued issue, especially when in the condition of the
present coin; these are seldom found so nice. (Est. $100-150)

Remarkable Gem 1832-R 960 Reis

A Candidate for Finest Known

694 Brazil. 1832-R 960 reis. Pedro IF KM-385. MS-66 (NGC). Incred¬
ibly lustrous silver gray with traces of faint champagne toning, par¬
ticularly at periphery. Choice in every respect, showing only a scann
few contact marks under magnification. Boldly stuck with only oj
trace of weakness at the bow below reverse shield.

A classic rarity among Brazilian coins in this grade, the 1 832-R 96Q
reis is the only collectible year of the three-year Pedro II type in Mini
State. Difficult to locate in even well-circulated condition, under 4,00Q
pieces of this type were struck over the three year time span of 1 832 td
1834. A small group of high-grade pieces of this date has been ab-j
sorbed into the market, so collectors of high calibre Brazilian would dd
well to take advantage of this important opportunity. Indeed, it would
be difficult to improve on this piece even with decades of searching;
This piece is far finer than both Goodman Collection pieces, the bettea
of which is described as Choice About Uncirculated. One of the high
lights of the present sale and worthy of serious consideration from con¬
noisseurs of this fascinating series. (Est. $12,500-15,000,

The reverse dies of the Imperial 320 reis of Pedro I appear to be identical to the
reverse dies used for 20 rcis pieces of the same period. Undoubtedly, a die variety
study could reveal many shared dies between the two series, quite like United States
dimes and quarter eagles of the early 1 9th century. Perhaps some worn-out Rio 20 or
320 reis reverse dies could even he found among the 40 reis issues of branch mints
like Cuiaba after they had outlived their usefulness at the primary Brazilian mint of
the period.

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Treasures of the world

695 Brazil. 1869 pattern 20 reis. Nickel. KM-Pnl35. Specimen-65

(BOGS). Blasts ot iridescent gold, rose, and sea-green on lustrous
golden gray surfaces. Head of Pedro II to right on obverse, arms and
denomination on reverse. (Est. $75- 1 50)

696 Brazil. Empire and Republic mix: ☆ Empire. 1867 200 reis. KM-
469. Choice Uncirculated ☆ 1868 200 reis. KM-471. Choice Uncir¬
culated ☆ 1871 200 reis. KM-478. EF ☆ 1863 500 reis. KM-464.
Choice Uncirculated ☆ 1888 2,000 reis. KM-485. Uncirculated ☆
Republic. 1889 20 reis. KM-490. Choice Uncirculated, red and
brown ☆ 1889 200 reis. KM-493. Choice Uncirculated ☆ 1901 400
reis. KM-505. Uncirculated ☆ 1889 500 reis. KM-494. Gem Uncir¬
culated ☆ 1910 1,000 reis. KM-507. Gem Uncirculated ☆ 1908
2,000 reis. KM-508. Choice Uncirculated ☆ 1913-A 2,000 reis.
KM-514. Choice Uncirculated. (Total: 12 pieces) (Est. $400-500)

597 British Honduras. One cent trio: 1889 KM-6. Choice Uncirculated,
red and brown ☆ 1936 KM- 19. Choice Uncirculated, red and brown
☆ 1939 KM-21. Gem Uncirculated, red. A nice group. (Total: 3
pieces) (Est. $300-400)

598 British Virgin Islands. Tortola. (1801) four shillings, 1-1/2 pence.
KM- 19. Extremely Fine or nearly so. Type 3 “Tirtila” countermark
on a half-cut portion of an eight reales, in this case a 1789-90 “transi¬
tional” Charles IV piece. Even glossy olive-gray. Tiny chopmark on
reverse, chisel cut at first date numeral. Countermark bold and com¬
plete, coin VF or better. An interesting specimen of this Caribbean
cut coinage with impeccable eye appeal. Worthy of a premium bid.

(Est. $400-700)

599 British West Indies and other locales. A diverse assortment of world

coins: ☆ British West Indies. 1822 one-sixteenth dollar. KM-1. Un¬
circulated (2). The popular Anchor money issue ☆ Canada. 1923
cent. Choice EF ☆ Canada. 1939 dollar. AU. Parliament Visit issue
☆ Germany. 1876-D 20 pfennig. KM-5. Uncirculated ☆ India.
1904-B rupee. KM-508. Uncirculated ☆ 1905-B rupee. KM-508.
Uncirculated ☆ Indonesia. Netherland East Indies. 1939 quarter-
gulden. KM-31 5. Proof ☆ Iran. Sh 13234/2 (1906) 10 rials. KM-
1 146. Uncirculated ☆ Italy. 1928 one lira. KM-62. Uncirculated ☆
Jamaica. 1888 farthing. KM-1 5. AU ☆ Russia. 1796 10 kopecks. C-
6lc. EF ☆ South Africa. Republic. 1897 two shillings. KM-6. AU ☆
Spain. 1904 (04) peseta. KM-721. Uncirculated. A pleasing group of
world coins. (Total: 14 pieces) (Est. $400-600)

700 Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Philippines, and Viet Nam.
A selection of rare modern issues: ☆ Cambodia. 1988 20 riels. KM-
70. Gem Uncirculated. 3,000 minted ☆ Cayman Islands. (1987) five
dollars. KM-85a. Choice Proof. 500 minted ☆ Dominica. (1979) 20
dollars. KM- 17. Choice Proof. 200 minted ☆ Philippines. 1986 25
piso. KM-246. Gem Proof. 1,000 struck ☆ Viet Nam. 1986 100
dong. KM-20. Gem Uncirculated. 5,000 minted. (Total: 5 pieces)

(Est. $250-400)

701 Canada. Pair of Uncirculated large cent issues: ☆ 1859 Narrow 9. Red
and brown, lightly lacquered at sometime in the past ☆ 1900-H. Red. A
lustrous beauty that verges on choice. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $150-250)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

702 Canada. Trio of popular Canada cent issues, all certified by PCGS: ☆

1876-H MS-63 BN. Mainly brown with generous amounts of frosty
mint red in the recessed areas ☆ 1946 Specimen-64 RD (2). Both are
lustrous and attractive, one of them being from the John J. Pittman
Collection. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

703 Canada. Popular type mix: Cents: ☆ 1898-H EF-40 ☆ 1904 MS-60,

red and brown ☆ 1918 MS-63. Red. Silver five cents: ☆ 1900 Oval
0s. AU-50 ☆ 1920 AU-50. Ten cents: ☆ 1900 EF-40. A nice group.
(Total: 6 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

704 Canada. Trio of lustrous Uncirculated large cents: ☆ 1902. Red. Some
tiny flecks are noted on the reverse ☆ 1911. Red and brown ☆ 1915.
Red and brown. Three nice pieces. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $150-200)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

705 Canada. 1911 cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS). A highly lustrous gem
specimen of the popular Godless issue. A pleasure to behold.

(Est. $100-150)

The first issues of King George V (1911-1921) are known in collecting circles as
the “godless” coinage. The copper large cents, silver five cents, 10 cents, 25 cents
and 50 cents issues of 1911 all bear the obverse legend GEORGIVS V REX ET
IND IMP, omitting the all important DEI GRA, signifying that King George ruled
by the grace of god. This oversight was soon corrected, and the coinage of 1912 re¬
flected the deity’s grace thereafter.

706 Canada. Quartette of PCGS-certified five-cent pieces, all from the
John J. Pittman Collection: ☆ 1875 Narrow Rims. AU-53. Pale
golden toning ☆ 1902 MS-64. Deeply toned ☆ 1908 MS-64.
Deeply toned ☆ 1920 MS-64. Deeply toned. (Total: 4 pieces)

(Est. $425-650)

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Treasures of the world

’07

Canada. 1 880-H five cents. Uncirculated. Strong cartwheel lustre on
satiny silver surfaces. A splash of pale rose adorns the obverse.

(Est. $175-250)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

’08 Canada. 1893 five cents. MS-62 (NGC). A high degree of lustre be¬
neath iridescent shades ol blue, sea green, and rose. Nicely struck and
definitely choice for the assigned grade. (Est. $200-300)

717 Canada. 1911 10 cents. MS-66 (PCGS). Subdued lustre on satin'
pearlescent surfaces. Delightful splashes of gunmetal-blue, rose, ancf
peach enhance the visual appeal of this pleasing gem. (Est. $300-500

’09 Canada. Quintette of five-cent pieces: Silver: 'ft 1902 Uncirculated
"ft 1910 Gem Uncirculated. Pointed Leaves 'ft 1911 Uncirculated,
dipped long ago "ft 1912 Uncirculated. Nickel "ft 1928 Uncirculated,
perhaps lightly cleaned long ago. (Total: 5 pieces) (Est. $175-250)
From the Jay Roe Collection.

710 Canada. Pair of silver five-cent pieces, both certified by PCGS, and
both from the John J. Pittman Collection: ft" 1902-H MS-65. Large
H "ft 1920 MS-65. Both coins are lustrous and attractively toned.
(Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $375-550)

71 1 Canada. 1911 five cents. MS-66 (PCGS). A splendid gem in all re¬
spects. Strong cartwheel lustre on pale champagne surfaces. Sharp.

(Est. $150-300)

712 Canada. Province. 1858 10 cents. Uncirculated but dipped long ago,

now naturally retoning. A sharp and reasonably attractive example of
the first coinage of the Province of Canada, one of four denomina¬
tions struck in 1858 (the other three denominations being copper
large cents, silver five-cents and silver 20-cent pieces). Always popu¬
lar. (Est. $125-175)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

713 Canada. Pair of Province Canada issues: ft" 1858 10 cents. VF

1858 20 cents. VF. Each lightly cleaned long ago, long since retoned
in shades of gray and gold. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $100-175)

714 Canada. 1874-H 10 cents. Uncirculated. Deep lilac-gray surfaces

display underlying lustre. A few faint marks are noted for accuracy. A
nicely struck example of a popular and early key date in the denomi¬
nation. (Est. $400-600)

715 Canada. Trio of 10-cent pieces: ft 1902 AU ft 1911 Uncirculated,

dipped long ago ☆ 1919 Choice Uncirculated. A titillating trio. (To¬
tal: 3 pieces) (Est. $150-250)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

716 Canada. 1902-H 10 cents. Choice Uncirculated. Highly lustrous
with a nuance of pale golden toning on the reverse. (Est. $250-400)

718 Canada. Pair of delightfully brilliant and frosty gem Uncirculated 1(
cent pieces, both certified by PCGS, and both from the John J
Pittman Collection: ft 1918 MS-65 ft 1932 MS-65. A beautifu

pair. (Total: 2 pieces)

(Est. $550-750

719 Canada. Province 1858 20 cents. MS-62 (PCGS). Satiny rose-gray
surfaces display areas of deep gold and orange toning. An attractive ex
ample from the first and only year of the denomination in Canada (al
though the independent Province of Newfoundland struck and issued
the same denomination well into the 20th century). (Est. $750-1,000
From the Jay Roe Collection.

720 Canada. 1871-H 25 cents. EF-40. Intense silver lustre graces the re
cessed areas of this lovely lilac-gray coin. A beauty for the grade.

(Est. $200-300

72 1 Canada. 1 874-H 25 cents. MS-6 1 (NGC). A pleasing example of Ca

nadian coinage, struck at the Heaton Mint in Great Britain. Dusky
shades of deep gold gather at the rims, while the centers display me
dium silver gray highlights. Delightful underlying lustre increases th«
overall appeal of this early and popular issue. (Est. $350-500

722 Canada. 1875-H 25 cents. VF-20 (SEGS). Medium gray with .
gathering of deep slate and charcoal at the rims. A scarce date in alfl
grades despite a lofty mintage (within the Canadian series, that is) o«
one million pieces. (Est. $500-800

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Treasures of the World

23 Canada. 1888 23 cents. AU-55 (PCGS). Intense cartwheel lustre on
deep lilac-gray surfaces. Rich splashes of electric blue iridescence gather
at the peripheries. An attractive coin for the grade. (Est. $250-350)

24 Canada. 1899 25 cents. AU. Highly lustrous and deeply toned on

the obverse, with shades of deep rose and gunmetal-blue predomi¬
nating. 1 he reverse is toned to a lesser degree in lighter shades than
those on the obverse. (Est. $175-250)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

7 25 Canada. 1902-H 25 cents. Uncirculated. Largely brilliant with
splashes of pale champagne on both sides. Lustrous. (Est. $150-225)
From the Jay Roe Collection.

'26

Canada. 1911 25 cents. MS-65 (PCGS). Pale lilac-gray with intense
crescents of deep iridescence violet, indigo, gold, peach, and sky blue at
the rims. A frosty, satiny gem that is every bit the coin one would ex¬
pect for the assigned grade level. Lacking DEI GRATIA in the inscrip¬
tion. A splendid addition to a Godless collection. (Est. $1,000-1,500)

27 Canada. 1911 25 cents. Choice Uncirculated. Highly lustrous and

fully brilliant save for a dusky wisp of pale gold on the obverse. An
attractive coin that would make a delightful start to a Canadian type
set. (Est. $200-400)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

28 Canada. 1917 25 cents. Choice Uncirculated. Impressive lustre cre¬

ates an intensive cartwheel presence. Splashes of pale rose on both
sides. (Est. $125-250)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

29 Canada. Silver coin denomination trio: ik 1929 25 cents. EF-45.
Light toning ik 1918 50 cents. EF-40. Light toning ik 1 935 $ 1 - MS-
62. Lustrous. The first regular-issue Voyageur dollar. (Total: 3 pieces)

(Est. $125-175)

30 Canada. 1938 25 cents. MS-64 (PCGS). A splendidly lustrous de¬
light. Satiny surfaces bespeak a higher quality. Rare so fine.

(Est. $750-1,000)

From the John J. Pittman Collection.

731 Canada. Pair of PCGS-certified 25-cent pieces from the Pittman
Collection: ☆ 1939 MS-64. Lustrous and brilliant with a hint of pale
gold ☆ 1951 Low Relief. MS-67. A splendid prooflike gem. (Total: 2
pieces ) (Est. $325-425)

From the John J. Pittman Collection.

732 Canada. 1892 50 cents. AU-55 (PCGS). Generous amounts of mint
lustre remain on chiefly brilliant surfaces. A splash of rose and pale
gold complement the overall appeal. The silver issues of Queen
Victoria are always in demand when seen in the grade presented here.

(Est. $1,000-1,800)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

Key Date 1894 Canada Fifty Cents

A Low-Mintage Victorian Rarity

733 Canada. 1894 50 cents. AU-50. Dipped long ago, now naturally
retoning in shades of deep gold at the rims. Some faint hairlines are
present, but no deep gouges or scrapes are seen. Nicely struck. One of
only 29,036 examples of the date produced, the second lowest mint¬
age of any Victorian issue — and the third lowest mintage within the
denomination, 1870 to present. A fairly pleasing example of a promi¬
nent rarity, one that should excite specialists in the coinage of our fair
neighbor to the north. (Est. $3,000-4,000)

734 Canada. 1899 50 cents. EF. Deep charcoal gray verging on black,
with pale silver gray highlights on the high points. A scarce low-
mintage key date that is eagerly sought after in all grades. The
present coin, although somewhat dark, is still free of marks of serious
consequence and desirable as such. (Est. $1,000-1,250)

‘)1

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Treasures of the world

735 Canada. 1910 50 cents. AU, dipped long ago and now naturally
retoning. Victorian Leaves variety. Generous amounts of lustre on
pale golden surfaces. (Est. $200-400)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

736 Canada. 1911 50 cents. MS-62 (PCGS). Satiny surfaces display
strong cartwheel lustre and a whisper of pale champagne toning. A
choice coin for the assigned grade. Scarce so fine. (Est. $1,000-1,800)
From the Jay Roe Collection.

737 Canada. 1918 50 cents. AU. Lustrous medium gray with rich rose
and golden iridescence at the rims. A pleasing example of the design
type. (Est. $125-250)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

738 Canada. Selection of popular silver dollar issues, all Choice Uncircu¬
lated: ft 1935. First of the “Voyageur” issues ft 1936 ☆ 1939. Visit
to Parliament issue "C r 1949. Newfoundland joins Confederation is¬
sue ft 1952. Four Water Lines. All are brilliant and highly lustrous,
some with pale golden highlights. A nice group. (Total: 5 pieces)

(Est. $ 150-250)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

739 Canada. Pair of 1949 Newfoundland commemorative dollars, both cer¬

tified by PCGS, and both from the Pittman Collection: ft Specimen-
67. Vividly toned with deep gold and rose iridescence ft MS-66. A bril¬
liant and lustrous gem Uncirculated coin. A nice pair representing two
distinctive minting techniques. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $425-575)

From the John J. Pittman Collection.

740 Pair of world coins: ft 1949 Canadian dollar, MS-64 PL (PCI) ft
1911 Netherlands gulden, KM-148, EF-45 (PCI). (Total: 2 pieces)

(Est. $75-150)

741 Canada. 1950 dollar. Gem Prooflike. A deeply reflective gem with
even splashes of pale rose, gold, and faint blue iridescence on both
sides. Normal waterlines. (Est. $150-200)

Splendid 1937 Canada Specimen Set

With Box of Issue

742 Canada. 1937 Specimen set. Six pieces, cent through dollar, all certii
fied by PCGS, and Matte Finish: ft Cent. Specimen-66 RD ft Fiw
cents. Specimen-67 ft 10 cents. Specimen-66 ft 25 cents. Specimeni
66. Deeply toned ft 50 cents. Specimen-66. Deeply toned ft Dollau
Specimen-64. The splendid obverse cameo bespeaks a much fine:
grade. A delightful group, accompanied by the original red cardboard
box of issue. The box is slightly tattered but is still a delightful repret
sentative example. (Total: 6 coins and 1 box) (Est. $1,350-1,850!

From the Jay Roe Collection.

743 Canada. 1967 Centennial of Confederation Prooflike set, containing
the cent, five cents, 10 cent, 25 cents, 50 cents, and $20 coins; th*
silver dollar issue is missing. All coins are of Gem quality, as issued:
All show a whisper of pale toning. A nice group. (Total: 6 pieces)

(Est. $175-225'

From the Jay Roe Collection.

744 Canada. 1967 Proof Confederation commemorative set (2). Seven
coins in each, cent through $20 gold. KM-PL18B. Gem Proof,
struck. In cases of issue. (Total: 2 sets, 14 coins) (Est. $350-450 j

Purchased from Bowers and Ruddy Galleries, predecessor of Bowers am \
Merena Galleries.

745 Canada. Nova Scotia. Pair of popular copper issues: ft 1861 hall

cent. Uncirculated, brown 'A' 1861 large cent. Uncirculated, red ani
brown. A lustrous duo. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $150-250

From the Jay Roe Collection.

746 Canada. New Brunswick. 1861 half cent. AU, lightly cleaned Ion;

ago, now naturally retoning. A few faint marks noted for accuracy
Scarce in all grades. (Est. $250-350

From the Jay Roe Collection.

747 Canada. Trio of popular token issues from the Canadian Maritimea

ft New Brunswick. 1854 penny. KM-4. Plain edge. AU. Faint re
verse corrosion ft Nova Scotia. 1832 penny. KM-2. AU. Cente;
grained edge ft 1856 penny. KM-6. EF. Plain edge. With LCW. li
nice group. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $50-100

From the Jay Roe Collection.

748 Canada. New Brunswick. 1861 cent. Uncirculated, red and brown
A tiny obverse toning spot is noted near the rim at 4:00. Subdued ret-
and peach with strong cartwheel lustre and a whisper of pale sk.

blue. (Est. $125- 175s

From the Jay Roe Collection.

749 Canada. Prince Edward Island. 1871 cent. Uncirculated, red. A lusj

trous specimen of the only coinage of Prince Edward Island (thus,
complete type set is yours with just one successful bid). A few carbon
flecks are noted on each side. (Est. $125-275''

From the Jay Roe Collection.

750 Canada. Newfoundland. Pair of cent issues: ft 1872-H large cem
Uncirculated, chiefly red with some deeper orange highlight ft 1931
small cent. Uncirculated, brown. ( Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $100-l50j

From the Jay Roe Collection.

751 Canada. Newfoundland. Pair ol popular large cent issues: ft 1901

Uncirculated. Red and brown. Some obverse flecks are seen in th
peripheral legend ft 1929 Choice Uncirculated. Mainly red. A luH
trous pair. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $ 50-10(1

From the Jay Roe Collection.

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52 Canada. Newfoundland. 1900 50 cents. AU-55 (SEGS). Lustrous.

Splashes ol deep slate and charcoal gray on the obverse, a hint of pale
rose and gold on the reverse. (Est. $300-500)

53 Central American Republic, Colombia, Paraguay, and Peru. A nice
mix: ☆ Central American Republic. 1837 quarter real. KM-1.
Choice Uncirculated. A tiny, little beauty ☆ Colombia. 1874 one
and one quarter centavos. KM- 173. AU. A tiny coin with an odd face
value ☆ Paraguay. 1870 two centesimos. KM-3. Gem Uncirculated,
red and brown ☆ Peru. 1860-YB half real. KM- 180. Choice Uncircu¬
lated. A lovely foursome overall. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $125-175)

>4 Central American Republic. Quartette of popular issues: ☆ 1846-G

quarter real. KM-1. EF. A scarce date ☆ 1826-M eight reales. Nuevo
Granada. KM-4. VF, with some descent lustre. S over Z in CRESCA
t? 1836-BA eight reales. Nuevo Granada. KM-4. EF, natural rim
flaws present, as struck ☆ 1 846/40-AE/MA eight reales. Nuevo
Granada. KM-4. VG. S over Z in CRESCA. A neat overdate/over
mintmark/over legend variety. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $300-500)

>5 Central American Republic. 1824-M real. Nuevo Granada. KM-3.
MS-63 (PCGS). Deep and lustrous slate gray tones on satiny silver
gray surfaces. Somewhat reflective in the fields. A most pleasing ex¬
ample of the design type. (Est. $ 1 50-250)

>6 Central American Republic. 1825-M eight reales Nuevo Granada.
KM-4. AU. Lustrous silver gray with pale golden highlights and
some prooflike reflectivity. Some minor obverse adjustment marks
can be seen in the sun’s rays and across the tips of the center most
mountains, but they are fairly innocuous and add to the overall
charm of the piece. (Est. $200-300)

Uncirculated 1837-BA C.A.R. Eight Reales

760 Central American Republic. 1837-BA eight reales. Nuevo Granada.
KM-4. Uncirculated. Attractive steel gray with delightful reflective
surfaces and frosty motifs. Impressive splashes of rich iridescent gold
enhance the overall eye appeal of this coin. Nearly always found
heavily circulated, the present coin being a pleasing exception to that
rule. (Est. $700-900)

What may be traces of an underlying numeral, perhaps a 6, can be seen around the
7 of the date.

761 Central American Republic. 1847/3-A eight reales. Nuevo
Granada. KM-4. Uncirculated, nearly choice overall. Strong lustre
and much mint brilliance remains on mirror fields and satiny motifs.
Splashes of iridescent gold and rose enhance the overall appeal. A de¬
cidedly attractive example of the design type. (Est. $700-900)

<7 Central American Republic. 1828-M eight reales. Nuevo Granada.
KM-4. EF, choice. Lively silver gray high points and rich slate gray
fields make for an attractive cameo contrast. A nice coins on all ac¬
counts. (Est. $150-225)

8 Central American Republic. Pair of eight reales issues, both AU

with attractive lustre: t? 1836-M. Nuevo Granada. KM-4 "fr 1842-
MA. Nuevo Granada. KM-4. Both are lustrous medium gray coins.
(Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $500-800)

9 Central American Republic. Pair of eight reales issues: A 1836-BA.
Nuevo Granada. KM-4. EF H 1836-M. Nuevo Granada. KM-4.
EF. Both medium gray with some golden toning. (Total: 2 pieces)

(Est. $350-500)

Outstanding C.A.R. 1847/6-A Eight Reales

Choice Uncirculated

762 Central American Republic. 1847/6-A. eight reales. Nuevo
Granada. KM-4. MS-64 (PCGS). Bright and lustrous with warm
golden toning at the rims. Overdate details plainly visible to the un¬
aided eye; weather and underlying 6 or 5 is uncertain, but this cata¬
loguer (FW) goes with the 6. Sharply struck for issue, with just a
hint of weakness in the lower most leaves on the reverse tree. Plainly
put, this issue is seldom found so fine, and we expect enthusiastic
bidding will prove our point. (Est. $1 ,000-1,500)

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763 Chile. Colonial. 1807- FJ four reales. Santiago. KM-60. AU-58

(NGC). Lustrous lilac-gray with splashes of silver brilliance in the
protected areas. As a whole, the lour reales of colonial Spanish-
American coinage is the rarest silver denomination. The pleasing
specimen offered here will easily gratify a type collector or a specialist
in early colonial Chilean coinage. (Est. $800-1,000)

764 Chile. Colonial. 1813-FJ lour reales. Santiago. KM-67. Choice VF.

Medium golden gray with deeper highlights at the rims. An attractive
example of the denomination. (Est. $ 1 50-225)

765 Chile. Colonial. 1800-AJ eight reales. Santiago. KM-51. VF, some
faint obverse scratches noted. Medium lilac-gray with deeper high¬
lights at the rims. A scarce assayer mark; AJ signed the eight reales
dies in the two years 1800 and 1801. (Est. $275-425)

Impressive 1806-FJ Chile Eight Reales

766 Chile. Colonial. 1806-FJ eight reales. KM-51. Santiago. Choice

AU. Lustrous silver gray with delightful golden highlights. Some
scattered rim flaws are noted, those being part of the minting pro¬
cess, and not post-minting damage. A delightful coin in all respects,
one that comes enticingly close to Uncirculated. Scarce as such.

(Est. $1,250-2,000)

767 Chile. Republic. Trio of popular silver issues: ft 1834-IJ real. KM-

91. EF, reverse deeply toned ft 1846/6-1J I wo reales. KM- 100.2. EF,
unpriced above VF in the Krause-Mishler reference ft 1855 50
centavos. KM-1 28. AU, some faint hairlines, perhaps lightly cleaned
lr>ng ago. ( Total : 3 pieces) (Est. $350-450)

768 Chile. An array of Chilean minors: ft 1 834-IJ one real. KM-9 1 . VF -|
1871 half centavo. Santiago. KM- 148. AU ft 1878 centavo. Santiago
KM-1 46a. EF ft 1898 centavo. Santiago. KM-1 46a. Uncirculated tl
1883 two centavos. Santiago. KM-l47a. AU ft 1886 two and a hal
centavos. KM- 1 50. AU ft 1 898 two and a half centavos. KM- 1 50. El.
ft 1888/8 five centavos. KM-137.3. VF ☆ 1892/82 five centavo^
KM-137.3. EF ft 1906 five centavos. KM-1 55.2. Choice Uncirculate*
ft 1896 10 centavos. KM- 156.1. Uncirculated ft 1892 20 centavos
KM- 138.2. Uncirculated ft 1920 20 centavos. KM-1 51.3. Choice Un
circulated. (Total: 13 pieces) (Est. $250-3501

769 Chile. Republic. 1839-IJ eight reales. Santiago. KM-96. 1. AU, pen
haps lightly brushed long ago. Lustrous with pale golden tonini
highlights. A rare grade; this design type is unpriced above EF in th
Krause-Mishler reference. Furthermore, this is the only collectibl
year of a three-year type, the other two dates being extraordinarif
rare. (Est. $450-900

770 Chile. Republic. 1849-ML eight reales. Santiago. KM-96. 2. VT
Medium silver gray with deep lilac and violet highlights. Well worn
as might be expected for the grade, but surprisingly devoid of all bin
some trivial circulation marks. (Est. $300-500

771 Chile. Republic. 1853 centavo. KM-120. MS-64 BN (NGC). Dee(

chocolate brown with lustrous splashes of iridescent rose, violet, and
bright mint red, especially so on the reverse. A one-near-only type isi
sue, and a coin that is unpriced above EF in the Krause-Mishler refer*
ence. (Est. $125-2001

772 Chile. Foursome of popular silver issues, all Gem Uncirculated: H

1892/82 half decimo. KM-137.3 ☆ 1886 peso. KM- 142.1 ft 190^
five centavos. KM- 155.2 ft 1916 20 centavos. KM- 15 1.4. A nio
group. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $100-1501

773 China. Pair of popular issues: ft (1234-36) five cash. VF Schjothi
983. Southern Sung Tuan Ping ☆ (1647-61) fen. VF. S-1321. Ming
Dynasty, Prince Young Li lung Pao. Both show light corrosion, prob|
ably the result of some time spent in the ground. (Total: 2 pieces)

(Est. $35-75

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74 China. Empire. (1851-61) 100 cash. C- 1-8.1. Board of Revenue.
Dot and Crescent marks. EE An attractive example of this large cash
issue (two inches across). (Bst. $150-250)

5 China. A varied selection of cash coinage, mostly from China but in¬
cluding a few pieces from Japan, Thailand and Vietnam. Dates range
from A.D. 935 to modern times, most pieces are partially attributed,
average grade is VF. Also included are two larger amulets and five
1 hai gambling tokens in porcelain, aqua glass, and mother-of-pearl.
An interesting starter collection that should be viewed (Total: 39
pieces) (Est. $75-200)

780 China. Hunan. Undated (circa 1906) four ch’ien (mace). Kann-
948. EF. Deep silver gray with lighter high points. An interesting is¬
sue, piefort in thickness. (Est. $250-350)

76 China. A “cash coin sword” composed of a few dozen cash coins
tied around a central iron rod. About 18” long. EF. An interesting
object, in excellent condition and ready for display. The binding
twine is a trifle worn and frayed at the end. Such pieces were made
into the 20th century and have been a traditional gift and good luck
object in China for generations. A nice example with a sizable sus¬
pension group from below the hilt. (Est. $100-200)

'7 China. Irio of 50-cent pieces from various regions: ☆ Empire. (1910).
KM-Y23. VF, cleaned ☆ Kwangtung. Undated. KM-Y202. VF ☆
Szechuan. Undated. KM-Y237.2. EF. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $400-600)

'8 China. Pair of popular issues: ☆ 1908 dollar. KM-Y14. EF to AU ☆
Kwangtung. Undated (1890-1905) 50 cents. KM-Y202. AU, choice
and attractive. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $200-250)

9 From the Orient. A selection of coins from China, Japan, Korea, and
Tibet. China: ☆ Empire. (1908) dollar. Y-14. EF, lightly cleaned.
Two chop marks present ☆ Republic. (1914) dollar. Y-329. Uncircu¬
lated ☆ Republic. (1927) dollar. Y-318a. Uncirculated ☆ Republic.
(1934) dollar. Y-345. Uncirculated ☆ Kwangtung Province. (1890)
five cents. Y-199. Uncirculated Kwangtung Province. (1890) dol¬
lar. Y-203. EF ☆ Yunnan Province. (1911) 50<£. Y-257. AU ☆
Yunnan Province. (1911) dollar. Y-258. AU. Japan: ☆ (1907) 50 sen.
Y-31. AU ☆ (1917) 50 sen. Y-37. AU ☆ (1923) 50 sen. Y-46. Uncir¬
culated ☆ (1931) 50 sen. Y-50. Choice Uncirculated ☆ (1912) yen.
Y-A25.3. VF to EF ☆ (1914) yen. Y-38. AU. Korea: ☆ (1905) five
chon. Y-15. AU to Uncirculated "w- (1907) 20 chon. Y-D22. AU to
Uncirculated. Tibet: ☆ (1722) tangka. Kann-1353. Choice EF. A
thoroughly pleasing example of a rare type ☆ (1951) 10 srang. Y-30.
VF ☆ (1911) rupee. Y-3.2. EF. An intriguing group of coins that
contains some better issues, and a neat start to a collection of coins of
the Far East. (Total: 19 pieces) (Est. $500-700)

781 China. Hupeh. Year 7 (1918) 50 cash. KM-Y405. EF. Deep olive-
brown with some lighter high points. An important and rare coin,
especially so when found in the remarkable condition of the present
piece. One for the specialists. (Est. $750-1,000)

782 China. Hupeh. Year 30 (1904) tael. Y- 128.2. EF, lightly brushed
long ago. Small central characters variety. Medium gray, now natu¬
rally retoning with some golden highlights in the recessed areas. A
scarce issue. (Est. $400-600)

783 China. Kirin. Undated (1884) five ch’ien (half tael). K-917. MS-62
(NGC). Iridescent rose on satiny silver gray surfaces. A scarce provin¬
cial issue, especially so in Uncirculated. (Est. $900-1,200)

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^84 China. Kweichow. Year 20 (1931) ten cents. KM-Y429, Kann, page
264. EF. Medium to light gray with some silver brightness remaining
on both sides. The only coin ever minted in antimony; the leaden
color and softness make it a poor choice for coinage. The fanciful
obverse sun design is the Kuomintang symbol, while the central re¬
verse characters read "10 cents Antimony coin." Perhaps struck dur¬
ing a shortage of other coinage metals, this short-lived issue is consid¬
ered rare today. (Est. $500-800)

From the Jay Roe Collection. Previously from the Money Company’s sale
of June 1986, Lot 330.

Once a part of Jay Roe’s award-winning display group of coinage and
medals, “Metals in Numismatics. ”

(photo enlarged to twice actual size)

785 Colombia. Republica de la Nueva Grenada. 1840-RS half real.
Bogota. KM-96.1. Choice AU to Uncirculated. Intense lustre plays
beneath deep pearlescent toning highlights. A splendid little silver
coin for the assigned grade, and an issue that is usually encountered
in a well-worn state. (Est. $150-200)

786 Colombia. Cudinamraca. 1813-JF real. AU. Frosty silver gray with
deep slate highlights. A pleasing example. Considerably finer than
the Krause-Mishler plate coin, which is only VG or so overall. Rare
and desirable in the present grade. (Est. $500-700)

787 Colombia. Republic. 1821-JF eight reales. KM-6. EF. Medium li¬

lac-gray with some deeper highlights in the protected areas. A rim
bruise is noted near the top of the obverse. Unpriced above VF in the
Krause-Mishler reference. (Est. $250-350)

788 Colombia. Small hoard of various denominations: id five decimos.
KM- 1 61 . 1 . Dates 1 876 to 1 884, all from the Medellin Mint (61 ) id
50 centavos. KM- 177.1. Dates 1875 to 1882, all from the Bogota
Min (19). Grades from F to AU, mostly VF to EF. (Total: 80 pieces)

(Est. $800-1,200)

789 Colombia. Estados Unidos. 1869/869 peso. Medellin. KM- 154.1

EF. Pale lilac-gray with some deeper toning areas. A few scattered rin
marks noted, the most prominent of these being a mint caused flak,
at 3:00 on the obverse. From a fairly low mintage, one of just 3,59*
examples of the date struck. A scarce date, especially with lustre, an.
strong eye appeal such as the present coin. (Est. $350-450

790 Colombia. Estados Unidos. 1871 peso. Medellin. KM-154.2. El

Lovely lilac-gray with strong lustre beneath deep gunmetal-blu
highlights. A satiny delight with just a few faint marks apparent.

(Est. $250-35(1

791 Colombia. A half dozen silver crowns from Colombia and surrounc

ing countries: id Colombia. 1956 peso. KM-216. Choice Uncircu
lated ☆ Ecuador. 1 889-H Sucre. KM-53. 1 . About EF id El Salvado
1904-CAM peso. KM-115.2. EF ☆ 1911-CAM peso. KM-115.2
AU id 1914-CAM peso. KM-115.2. Uncirculated id Panama. 190>
50 centesimos. KM-5. AU, lightly cleaned. All are lustrous, some an
lightly toned. (Total: 6 pieces) (Est. $200-30C

792 Costa Rica. Pair of counterstamped issues: i? 1846 real. KM-47
Counterstamp grades Fine or so, host coin probably a well worn co«
one real id Counterstamp on 1854 Spanish four reales, host coin V0
or so, counterstamp slightly finer. KM-unlisted. (Total: 2 pieces)

(Est. $200-30G

793 Crusader Athens. William de la Roche, 1280-87. Minority of Gun
II de la Roche, 1287-94. Billon denier tournois. CCS-86. Abou
Uncirculated. Obverse cross pattee, reverse castle tournois. Whili!
exhibiting typical weakness ol strike, the surface reveals its one-in-aj
thousand state of preservation. The Crusaders were specifically aU|
thorized to strike coins with this French design by King. Louis iXdj
France. (Est. $ 100-15(1

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94 Crusader Tripoli. Bohemond VII, 1275-87. AR gros. CCS-26. VF

or a bit better. Obverse cross within 12 arcs, reverse triple towered
castle. An attractive coin. (Est. $150-175)

95 Crusader Tripoli. Bohemond VII, 1275-87. AR gros. CCS-26. VF.

Medium gray with deeper slate. Another specimen, a bit soft at cen¬
ters but very attractively toned. (Est. $125-175)

96 Cuba. Republic. Tres Cubanos, all choice to gem Uncirculated: t?
1920 centavo. KM-9.1 'w' 1915 gold peso. KM- 16, Fr-7 1953 peso.
Marti commemorative. KM-29. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $325-450)

97 Cuba. 1916 20 centavos. KM-13.2. MS-63 (PCGS). Highly lustrous

with a touch of pale champagne toning. A sharp and attractive ex¬
ample of a popular issue. (Est. $200-300)

98 Cuba. 1915 peso. KM-15.2. AU, faint obverse scratch noted. Low
Relief star type. Silver gray with a whisper of pale golden iridescence.
A scarce and popular issue. (Est. $900-1,200)

Splendid 1870 Cuba Half Peso Pattern

799 Cuba. 1870 Pattern half peso. KM-Pn4a. Proof. Brown and tan

with splashes of iridescent violet. A rare pattern, one of just 40 ex¬
amples struck. Attractive and highly desirable to specialists in the
coins of this island nation. (Est. $2,000-2,500)

800 Cyprus. Pair of issues from the British Commonwealth: ☆ Cyprus.
1919 nine piastres. KM- 13. Choice Uncirculated, highly lustrous
and fully brilliant "ft Fiji. 1936 shilling. KM -4. Choice Uncirculated,
attractively toned. A lustrous duo. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $175-250)

Proof Cyprus 1928 45 Piastres

Only 517 Minted

801 Cyprus. 1928 45 piastres. KM-19. Choice Proof. Highly reflective
with a touch of cameo contrast and a whisper of pale golden irides¬
cence. One of only 517 Proofs of the date struck. Some faint hairlines
are all that stand between the choice and gem categories where this
lovely Proof is concerned. (Est. $500-700)

End of Session

m.RS AND MERKNA GALLERIES

Session Two

Thursday Evening
June 6, 6:00 PM Sharp

Tumbaga Bars: Lots 1001-1017; Shipwreck Coins: 1018-1092
Coins of the World: 1093-1764
World Medals and Tokens: Lots 1763-1790

An Historic Offering of Tumbaga Bars from the
Era of Cortes and the Mexican Conquest

In his 1986 work Treasure Tales: Shipwrecks and Salvage, Thomas
bring wrote:

The conquistadors first glimpsed the local treasure in the form of gold and
silver worked pieces of art presented to them by Montezuma, who hoped to
bribe Cortez and his men to leave the country. Unfortunately, the sight of these
fabulous gold and silver objects simply whetted the greed of the Spaniards and
strengthened their desire to subdue the entire country and
obtain still more precious metals.

One of the most unfortunate actions of the Spanish
conquistadors was the casual melting of the priceless art
pieces into bars of gold and silver. The only record of these
irreplaceable objects come [sic] from awestruck descrip¬
tions penned by contemporary witnesses before the objects
disappeared into the melting pots.

Six years later, in 1992, divers discovered a cache
silver bars and smaller gold ingots off the shores of
•and Bahama Island. These bars, whose modern
le of “tumbaga bars” is a misnomer, are the con-
;te record of the “casual melting of priceless art
;ces into bars of gold and silver” that were not
own to exist when Sebring wrote. Today, the bars
; but little known to historians and numismatists,
spite the incredible story they tell of conquered cultures, basal human
;ed and bloodlust, and the rebirth of the European continent through
;twhile inconceivable wealth.

Of Tumbaga

At the end of February, 1 5 1 7, a party of men arrived on the coast ol
; Yucatan peninsula, 21 days after departing from port on the north
are of Cuba. “This land had never been discovered before, and no
rort of it had reached us, wrote one of the men, Bernal Diaz, whose
^witness account of the conquest of Mexico under Hernan Cortes is
ital documentary source for historians of this period. Diaz and Cortes
>uld not set about conquering Mexico for almost exactly two years,
t on this adventure Diaz saw what was at the heart of the conquest ol
s nation and the rest of the New World.

The initial reception of Diaz and the men who accompanied him to
the tip of the Yucatan peninsula of modern Mexico was not a pleasant
one. “The warriors attacked us with great haste and fury, and began to
shoot with such skill that the first flight of arrows wounded fifteen
soldiers.” Diaz and those who came ashore with him “soon put them to
flight when they felt the sharp edge of our swords,
and the effect of our guns and crossbows, and
fifteen of them fell dead.” Despite the unfriendly
reception, it was not long before the Spaniards
escaped to a nearby plaza containing “three houses
built of masonry, which served as cues (temples) and
oratories” where Diaz would record the first glimpse
of what would become known as tumbaga.

Within the houses were some small wooden chests,
and in them were some other Idols, and some little discs
made partly of gold but more than half of copper, and
some necklaces and three diadems, and other small ob¬
jects in the form of fish and others like the ducks of the
country, all made of inferior gold.

When we had seen the gold and the houses of masonry,
we felt well content at having discovered such a country.

The pieces Diaz and his compatriots saw were not pure gold, though
they may have shone as if they were 24 karat pure. This was accom¬
plished through a technology called “depletion gilding, whereby acids
from plant products and other sources removed copper from the surface
of an object composed of tumbaga to allow the outer surface to have the
appearance of unalloyed gold. British metallurgist Mark Grimwade
noted in a 1999 study on pre-Columbian depletion gilding that

The alloys used were generally of two types. One type was known as
tumbaga, reddish bronze-colored copper-gold alloys produced with differing
gold contents, and probably containing silver as an impurity. The other type
were pale greenish-white ternary silver-gold-copper alloys containing a high
proportion of silver.

The bars at hand are composed of the latter alloy, with most of these
“tumbaga” bars consisting of 50 to 65% silver, 5 to 30% copper, and up

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to 5% gold. Some bars approached 95% silver purity, while others in the
cache were as little as 30% silver. The source material for these bars were
pieces ol metalwork captured from the native populations the conquis-
tadores met with as they crossed Mesoamerica: tiny statues ol household
gods, jewelry and decorative finery, ritual vessels, and the like. An Aztec
who witnessed the production of bars such as these described the scene:

When they arrived at the treasure house called Teucalo, the riches of gold
and feathers were brought out to them: ornaments made of quetzal feathers,
richly worked shields, disks of gold, the necklaces of idols, gold nose plugs, gold
greaves (lower leg armor), and bracelets and crowns.

The Spaniards immediately stripped the feathers from the gold shields and
ensigns. They gathered all the gold into a great mound and set fire to everything
else, regardless of its value. Then they melted down the gold into ingots . . . The
Spaniards searched through the whole treasure house, questioning and quar¬
reling, and seized every object they thought
was beautiful.

Production of ingots was known to
the native people of Mesoamerica, in¬
deed, it is likely that Cortes and his
retinue used the techniques pioneered
bv the native people to produce the
crude bars, thereby creating a simple
way to transport this remarkable wealth
to their King. Diaz tells that Montezuma
had “a secret chamber where he kept h is
bars and jewels of gold" and later de¬
scribes the process of Montezuma’s
goldsmiths producing ingots for the
Spaniards in some detail.

Cortes promised [Montezuma] that we
would write to His Majesty [Charles I of
Spain] of the magnificence and liberality of
this gift of gold which he gave us in his own royal name. After some more polite
conversation Montezuma at once sent his Mayordomos to hand over all the
treasure and gold and weal th that was in that plastered chamber, and in looking
it over and taking off all the embroidery with which it was set, we were occupied
for three days, and to assist us in undoing it and taking it to pieces, there came
Montezuma’s goldsmiths from the town named Azcapotzalco, and I say that
there was so much, that after it was taken to pieces there were three heaps of
gold, and they weighed more than six hundred thousand pesos, as I shall tell
further on, without the silver and many other rich things, and not counting in
this the ingots and slabs of gold, and the gold in grains from the mines. We
began to melt it down with the help of the Indian goldsmiths, and they made
broad bars of it, each bar measuring three fingers of the hand across ...

The gold I have spoken about was marked with an iron stamp, and the stamp
was the royal arms. The mark was not put on the rich jewels which it did not
seem to us should be taken to pieces . . . After the weight was taken the officers
of the King said that there was gold worth more than six hundred thousand
pesos, and this was without counting the silver and many other jewels that were
not yet valued.

Diaz later discusses how the metallic booty was distributed to Cortes’
soldiers, gambled and lost, and eventually offered to “any of the soldiers
who care to take it, otherwise it will be lost among these dogs of
Mexicans.”

I he lost ship which carried these bars may have been a vessel home
for some of Cortes’ men, or perhaps a transport from Cuba where these
bars were traded for other items of value by the returning conquistadores.
Diaz relates that Cortes sent “bars and jewels of gold” to his wife and
brother-in-law in Cuba “and told them about all the disasters and
hardships that had happened to us. The silver bars herein offered were

apparently little more than an afterthought among the massive wt
commandeered from the kingdom of Montezuma. According to E
glas Armstrong, writing about the bars in his study Tumbaga Silve
Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire (a copy of which wi
given to each successful purchaser of a bar), more than 200 silver
were recovered from the so-called “ Tumbaga” wreck in additio:
“about 20 small gold ingots, and a dozen early golci money pieces,” c
sized chunks of gold marked with the crowned C stamp of Cha
Importantly, no actual coins were recovered at that wreck site, tho
Armstrong notes that “a small aboriginal silver statue of a jaguar f
found nearby.” This statue is an important clue to the origin of the 1
as jaguars were sacred to the Olmec, Aztec, and Maya civilizatior
Mesoamerica, today’s Yucatan Peninsula and southern Mexico, Gu
mala, and Belize. Most of these pre-Columbian art objects were me

into bars like the ones here offered, but s<
pieces (including many which now reside ir
Ethnographic Museum of Rome after b
given to the Pope) were kept intact as souve
and conversation pieces.

Dating the bars precisely is challenging.
Alan Craig, a scholar of Spanish-Amer
coinage and consultant to the State of Flo
in treasure matters, stated in a 1993 lette
my analysis is correct the bars must have 1
made between 1522 and 1536 when Mex
coins did not use CAROLUS IMPERAT
in the legend.” It is this title for Charles
Spain (Charles V of the Holy Roman Emj:
that appears on the tax stamps on the 1
Charles reigned until 1556, when he step
aside in favor of his son, so it is reasonabl
conclude that the bars could not date after the mid- 16th century t
with the possible lag in using Charles’ tax stamps for a few years afte
death in 1558. The fact that the shipwreck seems to antedate
production of coinage at Mexico City in 1 536 is strongly suggestiv
most 16th century shipwrecks in the vicinity contain at least s<
specimens of native coinage.

Additional hints on dating come from contemporary docume
Taxay ( Money of the American Indians , 1970) cites a 1 524 missive f:
Cortes stating “neither jewels of gold or silver, nor feather work, or
other rich articles are to be obtained as formerly, except little [deba
trinkets of gold or silver, but even these not as in former times.” i
suggestive is a passage from Cortes’ fourth letter to King Cha
describing wealth captured in 1 524 near the town of Xalisco. As c
by Armstrong, he stated that he had obtained “three thousand ‘ma
of silver, so mixed with copper that one-half may have been silver.” 1
describes our “tumbaga” bars nearly precisely. In any circumstai
these bars are a world apart from the ca. 1622 bars found aboard
Atocha , which were massive in size and rather finely assayed into g
silver, and copper. I he present bars are smaller and less Finely assa]
and all ingots of this type trace their origin to this same unidenti
wreck.

While the name of the wreck is not known for sure, the Santa M
de la C.oncepcion has been suggested as the most attractive candid
According to noted shipwreck researcher Robert Marx, the Concept
sank in the Bahamas in 1 528, reportedly in a slightly different local

“Spaniards destroying Mexican idols.” (From
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m the tumbaga wreck, but at such an early time the Spanish could
II have recorded the location for that wreck erroneously.

1 he present opportunity is a unique one, and we are pleased to be able
affei these extremely rare links to the very moment of contact and
lquest of the people of Mesoamerica. 1 hese pieces predate any
-mpts at coining in the New World, and as such they represent the
liest European colonial numismatic items a collector could hope to
n. 1 heir largely silver composition prevents them from reaching the
■nomenal price levels of the more available gold ingots from the Gold
sh-era S.S. Central America and leaves them within the reach of a vast
intity of interested parties. With only 200 or so of these bars extant,
1 the likelihood that many could end up in museum collections,
ectors are apt to have few chances to add one of these bars to their
ection. For those who can appreciate the story these bars tell, their
de exterior will gave way to the magnificent pieces of art the ingots
tain suspended within.

About the stamps on the bars

he ingots have a variety of different markings, a full analysis ofwhich
ndertaken in the Armstrong book. There are two main categories of
•ks: tax stamps and assay markings. The tax stamp, usually a small arc
resenting only a portion of a circular steel die, generally includes only
kv letters of the inscriptions CAROLUS QUINTUS IMPERATOR
»me variation thereof. Documentation from the days of Cortes
es that newly formed ingots were marked with “an iron stamp, and
stamp was the royal arms.” Most bars have at least one stamp, while
le were found to have as many as four.

he other markings describe the silver fineness of the bar. Nearly all
bars have a bocado or assay “bite,” a corner of the bar that was

removed to test its metallic composition at the time of its original 16th
century assay. Each bar shows an assay in an archaic combination of
Roman and Caroline lettering. The assays are rendered in ley or a
fraction of 2400 parts. Modern analysis of seven samples found an
average differential of less than one percent between the Spanish assays
and those done by modern technology. Additionally, some bars have
markings that Douglas Armstrong calls “assay lot numbers, a short
serial number frequently shared by multiple different bars. A few of the
bars are also marked by the individual that performed the assay, shown
as initials in monogram form. While the names of these assayers are
mostly unknown to history, the assay mark BV with tilde (-) over the
B and o over the V is thought to represent Bernardino Vasquez, an
assayer who is known to have been traveling through Mexico with
Hernan Cortes at the time of the conquest. The assayer monograms are
particularly desirable by many collectors as the unique signature of an
historical character.

All tumbaga bar photographs are reduced in size.

Additional Reading:

Douglas Armstrong, Tumbaga Silver for Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman
Empire. Palm Bay, 1 993. The only full-length work on the tumbaga bars, including
the lab notes used by Armstrong while conserving the 1 59 bars from the wreck.

Bernal Diaz del Castillo, The Discovery and Conquest of Mexico. English transla¬
tion by

A.P. Maundslay of Diaz’ True History of the Conquest of Mexico ( 1 632), New York,
1956. A primary source on the travels of Cortes in Mexico.

Thomas Sebring, Treasure Tales: Shipwrecks and Salvage. Devon, 1986. Our
favorite numismatic book on treasure and shipwrecks, now unfortunately out ofprint.

Thomas Sebring, “Tumbaga Bars.” The Numismatist, February 1 995, pages 1 87-
191, 227-8. An excellent summary of the bars, their significance, and their history.

Impressive “Tumbaga” Ingot

108.0 Ounces

01 (ca. 1519-1535) ingot. 108.0 oz (Troy). 10.8 cm x 33.4 cm x 2.5
cm. Two tax stamps visible. No assayer monogram visible. A nicely
formed bar, edges nearly squared, thickness relatively consistent. The
base of the bar has a granular surface, while the top of the bar appears
to have been fully liquefied and cooled abruptly. Some inclusions are
noted, with a chunk of copper still apparent near the bars center. A
bocado or assay “bite” has been removed at the time of production at
the northeast corner.

Portions of two tax stamps are plainly visible at either end of the
top face, the left stamp showing ARO of CAROLUS clearly, the
other stamp less distinct. The assay stamps are boldly punched and
legible approximately 5 cm from the left edge of the top face. I his
bar shows the enigmatic YB 1 3 punch noted by Armstrong, who sug¬

gests that it translates as 1513 but does not suggest what that repre¬
sents. The assay is rendered as iUiiiiL, translated as 1450 ley. This
represents 1 450/2400 parts fine silver, roughly 60.4%, a fairly typical
composition for these “tumbaga” bars.

This bar has excellent visual appeal and a fascinating array of
bumps and flowlines on its face. The presence of two tax stamps is
important, adding to this bar’s desirability. Offered with a photo¬
graphic Sedwick certificate. (Est. $2,500-3,500)

Armstrong M-4.

The mitcal de la ley is a unit of measure brought to Spain by the Moors.

This bar is photographed in Tumbaga Silver for F.mperor Charles V of the Holy Ro¬
man Empire by Douglas Armstrong, a copy ot which accompanies this and evert
“Tumbaga" bar.

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Another Interesting “Tumbaga” Bar

151.4 Ounces

1002 (ca. 1519-1535) ingot. 151.4 oz (Troy). 11.5 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.6
cm. One tax stamp visible. No assayer monogram visible. A relatively
compact and shallow bar with rounded, wavy edges. The base ol the
bar shows heavy granularity, with some unmelted copper inclusions
and voids which probably once contained either copper (which has
since corroded away from reaction with saltwater) or charcoal from
the original assay fires. The top of the bar is very smooth and may
have had some hammering or other further preparation at the time ol
its creation. The center of the top face has a darker area with an olive
and golden tint, perhaps caused by an object of tumbaga composi¬

tion being melted into this bar. The bocado or assay “bite” has been
removed at the southeast corner.

A single tax stamp is boldly sunk just left: of center on the top face,
with +CA visible from the beginning of CAROLUS. Just right of the
tax stamp the assay appears as IUIIXXV, a combination of Caroline
and Roman lettering denoting a fineness of 1225/2400 ley, or
roughly 51% silver. An incused S precedes the assay stamp.

A lovely bar of manageable size. Offered with a photographic
Sedwick certificate. (Est. $2,000-2,750)

Armstrong M-67.

Superb Quality “Tumbaga” Bar

216.2 Ounces

1003 (ca. 1519-1535) ingot. 216.2 oz (Troy). 1 1.4 cm x 29.5 cm x 1.7
cm. Two tax stamps visible. INo/DCBCA assayer monogram visible.
A trim and well-made bar, somewhat plain in appearance and about
as finely cast as these bars appear. The top of the bar is mostly smooth
with some flowlines around the perimeter, a few central pits show
impurities within. A depression in the northeast quadrant of the top
resembles a thumbprint. The base of the bar shows fine granularity,
somewhat rougher in an oval-shaped area near center where cuprous
impurity may be plainly seen. The bocado or assay “bite” has been re¬
moved from the southeast corner.

Two tax stamps are visible on the bar, in a typical position roughly
4.5 cm from the left and right edge. The tops of RO in CAROLUS
may be plainly seen in one of the partial stamps. The assay markings
include the enigmatic YB1 3 mark, followed by a single S punch, then

IUiiiiL; this is translated as 1450/2400 ley or about 60.4% silver.
This fineness is identical to M-4, the first tumbaga bar to be offered.
Two apparently identical assayer marks are present; their weakness
probably explains why it was punched twice. The assayer punch is in
the form of a rectangle surmounted by a smaller rectangle, with INo
in the top line and DCBCA in the bottom. One punch shows IN /
BCA clearly; the lower punch shows only DCBCA plainly. Of the
159 tumbaga bars described by Armstrong, only seven included this
mark, making this assayer many times rarer than BRAo or BVo.

A superb quality tumbaga bar whose desirable size should make it
the object of great competition. Offered with a photographic
Sedwick certificate. (Est. $2,250-3,250)

Armstrong M-70.

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Remarkably Fine “Tumbaga” Bar

)04 (ca. 1519-1535) ingot. 1 1 1.5 oz (Troy). 8.8 cm x 31.4 cm x 1.5 cm.
One tax stamp visible. No assayer monogram visible. A thin, slender
ingot, clearly poured into a clay mold with impressions of hay or
straw visible on the bottom face. Mottled silver gray and darker
shades, some corrosion at edges. The bottom face is less granular
than typical, which is likely a result of both its origin in a clay mold
and its high fineness. Some pitting from escaping gases during cool¬
ing is noted on the top face. The assay “bite” or bocado is present at
the southeast corner.

An impression of a single tax stamp is visible to the right of the bar’s

center. Assay stamps are nearly centered on the top face, with the
stamps IV@I1IIL translated as 1950/2400 ley, or a surprising 81%
fineness. Two X stamps (each of which could actually be a sideways
s or possibly a monogrammed “ex’ ) bookend the assay stamps on
top and bottom; their meaning is unknown.

A delightful specimen of the “tumbaga” treasure, the most pure bar
in this offering and among the highest finenesses of all bars found.
Impressive in every aspect. Offered with a photographic Scdwick cer¬
tificate. (Estimate: $2,000-3,000)

Armstrong M-72.

Exceedingly Interesting “Tumbaga” Ingot

137.1 Ounces

05 (ca. 1 519-1535) ingot. 137. 1 oz (Troy). 9.2 cm x 31.3 cm x 1 .9 cm.

One tax stamp visible. Assayer monogram BRAo visible. A pleasing
and nearly rectangular bar, unusual insofar as the assay markings and
tax stamp are on opposite faces. The base of the bar is granular, par¬
ticularly near center, and has the appearance of casting in a clay
mold. The top of the bar is quite smooth and shows some parallel
flowlines near the edges. The top face is silver gray with some
mottled darker coloring. The bocado or assay “bite” has been re¬
moved at the southeast corner.

The tax stamp is present on the top face of this ingot, with the top
of one letter present in this typical impression. The assay marking
are, oddly, on the granular base of the bar. The markings arc atop
each other in three lines: the top line reads BRAo (in monogram)

from a single prepared punch. This marking is known on a few other
“tumbaga” bars, though the name of this assayer is unknown. The
next line is the fineness, rendered IUCCCLXXX or 1380/2400 fine,
57.5% silver. The bottom line reads RC in individual punches, of
which Armstrong states “these are not bar serial numbers since the
same numbers appear on many different bars, but may represent as¬
say lot numbers for the person R."

One of the more interesting bars in this group and a fine specimen
of these exciting items. Offered with a photographic Sedwick certifi¬
cate. (Est. $2,000-3,000)

Armstrong M-74.

This bar is photographed in Tumbaga Silver for Emperor Charles V of the Holy Ro¬
man Empire by Douglas Armstrong, a copy of which accompanies this and evert
“tumbaga" bar.

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Shallow and Crudely Cast “Tumbaga” Bar

163.4 Ounces

(ca. 1519-1535) ingot. 163.4 oz (Troy). 14.5 cm x 27.9
cm x 1.9 cm. Two tax stamps visible. Assayer monogram
BRAo visible. A shallow and crudely cast bar with a fasci¬
nating array of inclusions, ripples, gas bubbles, and im¬
pressions. Clearly cast in sand, with fine texturing appar¬
ent on the bottom face. Many tiny nuggets of copper may
be seen on both faces of the bar, and areas of noticeable
golden tint are visible in the northeast quadrant of the top
face and the center of the bottom face. A large bocado or
assay “bite” has been removed at the southeast corner.

The top face shows the assay markings nearly centered
in three lines. The BRAo monogram of an unknown
assayer is topmost. The second line reflects the bar’s fine¬
ness IUX, composed of two punches with the X appar¬
ently correcting a previously punched underdigit; this
fineness represents 1010/2400 ley or roughly 42% silver.
The bottom line shows the individually punched R C let¬
ters which Armstrong calls assay lot numbers. In his de¬
scription of this bar in his book, Douglas Armstrong
notes only one tax stamp. In fact, there are two, both of
which are on the bottom face. The one Armstrong notes
is about 2 cm from the right edge and appears to contain
OLU of CAROLUS, the other one is roughly 3.5 cm
from the left edge and includes OL of CAROLUS.

This bar has many appealing and engrossing character¬
istics, exactly the sort of object one is bound to appreciate
more every time it is studied. A marvelous bar for the ap¬
preciative student. Offered with a photographic Sedwick
certificate.

(Est. $2,000-3,000)

Armstrong M-83.

Substantial “Tumbaga” Ingot

273.2 Ounces

1007 (ca. 1519-1535) ingot. 273.2 oz (Troy). 9.8 cm x 35.3 cm x 3.2 cm.
Two tax stamps visible. No assayer monogram visible. A finely cast
and particularly solid bar, perhaps cast in a clay or wood mold. An
area of central gas fissures is noted, and the impression from a piece
of cloth may be seen on the top face just above absolute center. This
bar was struck with a chisel three times: once at the top edge of the
top face, twice more on the bottom edge of the base. These may be
linked to the effacing of the first assay marks, which were apparently
erroneous and removed by force of chisel before being redone in an¬
other location. The mostly removed original assay marks are visible
just right of center on the top face; the correct assay marks are near
the northwest of the top face. The bocado or assay “bite” appears to

have been removed from the left edge of the top face.

Two tax stamps are well impressed on the top face of this bar, lo¬
cated about 5 cm from the right and left edges. One shows OLU ol
CAROLUS, the other shows OR of IMPERATOR. The assay marks
are well spaced. RLXXX appears on the top line in single letter
punches, what Armstrong calls the assay lot number. The fineness is
rendered YB13 IUBIILXXV or 1775/2400 ley, 73.96% fine silver.

The overall eye appeal is superb and the color is quite even. A sub¬
stantial and impressive artifact. Offered with a photographic Sedwick
certificate. (Est. $3,000-4,000)

Armstrong M-87.

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Unfissured “Tumbaga” Bar

260.5 Ounces

008 (ca. 1519-1535) ingot. 260.5 oz (Troy).

12.7 cm x 33.4 cm x 2.8 cm. Two tax
stamps visible. No assayer monogram vis¬
ible. A solid and mostly unfissured bar, ap¬
parently cast in clay with the outline im¬
pressions of many pieces of straw visible on
base and sides. Some uneven blobs over¬
hang the edges, and flowlines from rapid
cooling cover the flat top face. The bottom
face of the bar shows some granularity. A
large bubble is visible below the assay
marks on the top; the bocado or assay “bite”
has been taken from the southwest corner.

Two tax stamps are visible, located at ei¬
ther end of the top face about 3.5 cm from the edge. The left stamp
shows +1 of IMP or IMPERATOR, the right stamp shows US of
CAROLUS or QUINTUS. The assay marking has been done with two
prepared punches that show a fineness of IUCXXV, 1 125/2400 or
46.88% silver.

A dense and well-made bar, especially considering its relatively low

fineness, and an excellent example overall. Offered with a photo¬
graphic Sedwick certificate. (Est. $3,000-4,000)

Armstrong M-99.

This bar is photographed in Tumbaga Silver for Emperor Charles V of the Holy Ro¬
man Empire by Douglas Armstrong, a copy of which accompanies this and every
“tumbaga” bar.

Important BVo “Tumbaga” Bar

246.4 Ounces

)09 (ca. 1519-1535) ingot. 246.4 oz (Troy). 13.4 cm x 32.1 cm x 2.2
, cm. Two tax sjtarhps'visible. BVo assayer monogram visible. A fine-
looking and especially desirable bar, with an even dark gray color and
a marvelous variety of impressions and inclusions. Presumably cast in
a clay mold, with a wide variety of straw impressions around the bar’s
base and edges, and rather granular on the bottom where impurities
sunk to the bottom of the barely molten mixture. A smaller area of
granularity may be seen above the stamps at the center of the top
face. Some small copper inclusions are still present on the bottom
face, and some small depressions where the copper chunks have cor¬
roded away are also noted. The bocado or assay “bite” is a small one
and has been taken from the southwest corner.

Two well-struck tax stamps are present at a typical location roughly
4 cm from the right and left edges of the top face. The right stamp
shows +1 of +IMP or +IMPERATOR, the left stamp is a clearer im¬
pression of the same portion of the stamp die, reading +IM with a
clear cross.

This bar is important as one of a small group from the “Tumbaga”
wreck to show the BVo assayer monogram. Dr. Alan Craig, quoting

the work of Jose Toribio Medina, notes that an assayer
named Bernardino Vazquez de Tapia was active in the
party of Hernan Cortes ca. 1 522, which is the correct
place and time period suggested by other evidence sur¬
rounding these bars and the wreck from which they were
salvaged. Craig described an early (and illegal) attempt to
produce coinage in Mexico in a 1993 letter, reproduced in
Armstrong, saying “it was Hernando Cortez who ordered Bernar¬
dino Vazquez de Tapia to prepare silver planchets and coin dies.
Vasquez admitted making these unauthorized items.” Craig contin¬
ues “I believe the Bvo punch mark on [the] bars may very well stand
for Bernardino Vasquez who would have been required to put his
identification mark on any bars he assayed while in Mexico,” and
notes that the BVo form of the monogram “is typical of the contrac¬
tions we see in archival documents.” This desirable stamp is complete
and bold atop the assay markings.

Below the BVo stamp appears the enigmatic RC stamp in indi¬
vidual punches, followed below by the actual assay. IUccccLXXX
which translates to 1480 ley or 61.7% silver.

This bar has everything a “tumbaga bar would ideally have: good
visual appeal, multiple visible tax stamps, an assayer whose identity
seems at least probable if not yet provable, and a fairly high fineness
for a “tumbaga” bar. We expect enthusiasts of this era of New World
history to compete excitedly for this fine artifact. Offered with a pho¬
tographic Sedwick certificate. (Est. $2,500-3,500)

Armstrong M-104.

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merits, while costly, would precisely pinpoint the age of the charcoal
and, thus, the age of the ingot itself. The sides of the bar show a num¬
ber of parallel striations which run nearly horizontal. The
striations were undoubtedly imbued by the casting mold,
which in this case appears to have been hand-worked wood.
These striations may be seen especially well on a flat area on
a side face of the bar, which in and of itself is rather unusual.
A small broken area on the edge of the top face does not ap¬
pear to be a bocado , but could be an especially crude one.

The tax stamp on this bar is particularly important. One
impression is visible, approximately 7 cm from the left edge
of the bar on its bottom face. +C may be seen clearly, and
another character left of the + may also be seen. According
to Armstrong, this particular stamp die “is probably the ear¬
liest” and is only found on four other bars from the
“Tumbaga” wreck.

The assay stamps are also on the bottom face of the bar, an
atypical situation. The topmost punch is that of the assayer,
the unidentified BRAo. Below is fineness is rendered IUCCCLXXX
or 1380 ley, 57.3% silver. What Armstrong calls the “assay lot num¬
ber” is below, RC.

A thoroughly interesting and very desirable bar, one which could
answer many questions through carbon dating technology. Offered
with a photographic Sedwick certificate. (Est. $2,500-3,500)

Armstrong M-109.

" lumbaga Bar With Charcoal Inclusions

222.8 Ounces

1010 (ca. 1519-1535) ingot. 222.8 oz (Troy). 11.6 cm x 29.0 cm x 3.0
cm. One tax stamp visible. BRAo assayer monogram visible. A most
unusual bar, with all stamps marked on the base of the ingot and two
finger-shaped impressions on the front face. Even silver gray, some
fine pitting from escaping gases on top face, large area of granularity
on bottom face, some copper residue on surface. Marvelously, two
different voids on the side of the bar contain charcoal from the fires
by which this bar was created! Carbon dating of these charcoal frag-

“ Tumbaga” Bar with Three Tax Stamps

132.4 Ounces

1011 (ca. 1519-1535) ingot. 132.4 oz (Troy). 9.0 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.5 cm.
Three tax stamps visible. No assayer monogram visible. An ingot
with a lot of personality, cast from a nearly perfectly squared-off
mold and showing four sizable gas bubbles on the bottom face
caused at the time of casting. Bright silver gray with a number of
bumps and ridges but only minor granularity on the bottom face. A
bocado or assay “bite” was taken from the truncated southeast corner.

Three tax stamps appear, all on the top face. This stamp was
worded CAR IMPER with “both retrograde and inverted Roman let¬
ters,” according to Armstrong. The present impressions appear to
show ER:, R:S, and R:N, though clearly there is no room for an S

character in Armstrongs suggested CAR IMPER legend. Three im¬
pressions of a tax stamp is very unusual for these bars.

The assay markings are especially well struck and bold, though
their location on the base of the bar is atypical. An X character (or
possibly an “s” or “cx” in monogram) has been punched above and
below the fineness, which is rendered IVIIIII.X or 1460 ley, roughly
60.8% silver.

This bar is a comfortable compact size, and is desirable as such. The
presence of three tax stamps adds to its allure. Offered with a photo¬
graphic Sedwick certificate. (Est. $2,250-3,250)

Armstrong M-126.

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Well Manufactured “Tumbaga” Bar

213.2 Ounces

012 (ca. 1519-1535) ingot. 213.2 oz (Troy). 15.0 cm x 35.1 cm x 1.6
cm. One tax stamp visible. No assayer monogram visible. An im¬
pressively well manufactured ingot, nearly rectangular in shape. This
bar is broad, flat, and evenly thin throughout — few “tumbaga” bars
were produced in this shape. Apparently cast in clay, with the con¬
comitant impressions of straw and reeds on the base and sides. Very
little granularity is noted. The bocado or assay “bite” has been taken
from the northeast corner.

The assay stamps and tax stamp are all on the bottom face of the
bar, which is atypical but on this bar the top face and bottom face
look about the same. The tax stamp is located 4.8 cm from the right

edge with portions of VS visible, the S being retrograde. Some en¬
crustation covered the assay stamps at the time of salvage, which are
now toned a slightly darker gray than the rest of the bar. The “assay
lot number is RLXXX, a lot number shared by several other
tumbaga bars including M-87 earlier in our offering. The fineness
IUBL-XXV translates to 1 575 ley or about 65.63% silver.

A fine specimen, ideal for display. Offered with a photographic
Sedwick certificate. (Est. $2,500-3,500)

Armstrong M-134.

Well Preserved BVo “Tumbaga” Bar

266.9 Ounces

13 (ca. 15 19-1 535) ingot. 266.9 oz (Troy). 13.5 cm x 34.0 cm x 2.8 cm.
Two tax stamps visible. BVo assayer monogram visible. An exception¬
ally attractive and well-preserved bar with especially bold assay and
assayer stamps. An approximately 1 cm x 2.5 cm section of the north¬
west corner has been removed for modern assay. This does not affect
the stamps and only affects the overall quality of the ingot in a limited
way. The surfaces are an appealing even silver gray, relatively flat on the
top face, bumpy with areas of granularity on the bottom face.
Armstrong describes this bar as “bottom surface hammered. A very
clear fabric impression is visible over much of the bottom face.

The stamps on this particular bar are especially clear, a fact that
merited the inclusion of this bar’s photograph in the Armstrong ref¬
erence. All stamps are on the top face of the bar. The assayer is the su¬
premely desirable BVo, thought by many to be the monogram of
Cortes’ assayer Bernardino Vasquez. The stamp is complete, bold,
and well struck — an ideal specimen of the mark. The assay lot num¬

ber is below and left of the assayer monogram, on this piece repre¬
sented by the punches RC. Interestingly, this bar has two different as¬
sayed finenesses. One right below the assay lot number is rendered
IVCCCXX or 1420 ley (59.2%), while the other assay is just to the
right and is shown as IVIIIIL with an X (or “s” or “cx” in monogram)
above and below. This second assay represents 1 450 ley or 60.4% sil¬
ver. Two tax stamps also appear on the top face of the bar, between 7
and 9 cm from the right and left edges. Both are fragmentary, as typi¬
cal, though a few characters are visible on the right stamp.

This bar has a lot going for it, including an assay mark that has a
strong link to an identifiable member of Cortes’ entourage. Its pleasant
eye appeal and good size will make it the pride of its next owner. Of¬
fered with a photographic Sedwick certificate. (Est. $3,250-4,500)

Armstrong M-135.

This har is photographed in Tumbaga Silver for Emperor Charles V of the Hoi v Rn
man Empire by Douglas Armstrong, a copy of which accompanies this and even
“tumbaga" bar.

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Another Excellent “Tumbaga” Specimen

147.9 Ounces

1014 (ca. 1519-1535) ingot. 147.9 oz (Troy). 10.7 cm x 33.6 cm x 1.7
cm. Two tax stamps visible. BRAo assayer monogram visible. A fine
looking bar, well made in a clay mold and marked boldly. The top
face of the bar is nearly perfectly smooth, clearly prepared in some
way at the time of manufacture. The bottom face is quite rough and
granular, with impressions of straw from the clay mold. Three edges
are relatively smooth. The overall appeal of the bar is great. The
bocado or assay “bite” has been taken from the northeast corner.

This bar is marked on both faces, tax stamps on the top face and
assay markings on the bottom face. The tax stamps are the most com¬
plete offered in this selection of “tumbaga" bars. The left stamp, im¬
pressed about 8.5 cm from the left edge, shows TVS of QUNTVS

(quintus, or fifth) with two arcs of beadwork. The right stamp, about
7 cm from the right edge, shows the same area of the stamp’s inscrip¬
tion but also includes a generous portion of the central design of a
castle, a fortunate and unusual situation.

The assay markings include a complete though slightly indistinct
BRAo assayer monogram. Below the monogram is the fineness of
IVeLXXX or 1580 ley, about 65.8% silver. RC represents the assay
lot number. Each of these stamps is plain to the naked eye.

A finely preserved bar with excellent character. Offered with a pho¬
tographic Sedwick certificate. (Est. $2,500-3,500)

Armstrong M-139.

Compact and Appealing “Tumbaga” Bar

124.9 Ounces

1015 (ca. 1519-1535) ingot. 124.9 oz (Troy). 8.8 cm x 28.4 cm x 1.8 cm.
One tax stamp visible. No assayer monogram visible. A compact and
appealing bar, fairly well formed and quite probably cast in sand.
I he bottom face is evenly granular, with many fine voids from gases
leaving the semi-molten metal. The top face shows some flowlines
from cooling, but little in the way of granularity or inclusions. 1 he
bocado or assay “bite” has been neatly removed from the southwest
corner.

One fairly indistinct tax stamp may be seen at the left end of the
top face about 5.5 cm from the edge. The assay markings, located
just right of center, are simple, with no assayer mark or “lot number.
The fineness is represented as IUiiiiXXV, 1425 ley or 59.4% silver.

An austere but very desirable ingot. Offered with a photographic
Sedwick certificate. (Est. $1,500-2,500)

Armstrong M-146.

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Massive “Tumbaga” Patty

016 (ca. 1519-1535) ingot. 383.2 oz (Troy). 25.9 cm x 34.2 cm x 1.7
cm. Two tax stamps visible, one double struck. Assayer monogram
visible though effaced contemporaneously and now unclear. A mar¬
velous and interesting “ingot,” almost a hardened oblong puddle of
molten silver. The surfaces are rife with small depressions, voids left
by escaping gases, fine texturing, and several visible cloth impres¬
sions. The cloth impressions are well defined enough that it seems to
us a cloth specialist could determine much from the size and shape of
the weave. Many cuprous inclusions are seen. The edge is lightly
chipped in several areas, but this does not affect the overall appeal.

The marks on this piece are especially interesting and communica¬
tive. The tax stamps appear on the top face. One stamp has been no¬
tably double struck, such that two parallel CAR inscriptions are seen.
The other stamp shows VS clearly. On the bottom face, it appears

that this “ingot" was assayed twice — once with a signature of an as¬
sayer, then “corrected” by stamping a different fineness and effacing
the original assay and assayer mark. The assayer is unclear, though it
appears to be the hallmark of either BVo or BRAo. The “assay lot
number” of RC is bold, the original assay below visible but illegible.
The final assay is boldly rendered as IVIILXXX with an X stamp
above and below, translated as 1280 ley or 53.3% fine silver.

This large “patty” format is quite rare among “tumbaga” bars and
underlines the especially crude ways that captured artifacts were
sometimes melted. An impressive display object and an exciting of¬
fering that will test the resolve of prospective bidders. Offered with a
photographic Sedwick certificate. (Est. $3,000-4,500)

Armstrong M-l 55.

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Enormous “Tumbaga” Ingot
36.6 Pounds

1017

(ca. 1519-1535) ingot. 533.3 oz (Troy). 26 cm in diameter, 5 ci
deep. No tax stamps visible. MS assayer monogram visible. The heav
est “tumbaga” ingot uncovered and the highlight of this unique offe
ing. This ingot is nearly circular and is positively immense; indeed, it
almost certainly the largest metallic object we have ever offered at au<
tion (see note below). The surfaces are covered with small depression
minute gas bubbles, rich coppery inclusions, and even the occasion
piece of coal trapped in a subsurface void. Probably cast in a shallo
mud or sand pit, with rounded bottom and flat top face.

The markings for this bar all appear on the top face though, oddl
no tax stamp is present. This bar is marked with the monogram <
MS, an assayer whose mark appears on a tiny proportion c
“tumbaga” bars. The assayed fineness appears in a line below. Tf
first mark is indistinct, CCCLXVI follows, probably representin
1366 ley or 56.9% silver.

One can only imagine the priceless variety of Mesoamerica
silverwork and metallic finery that was in the heap that, once meltei
became this ingot. This object is, in short, a treasure — worthy of ir
elusion and display in any institutional collection or a prize for an ac
vanced private collector. Offered with a photographic Sedwick certif
cate. (Est. $3,000-5,000)

Armstrong M-156.

When cataloguing this desk-warping mass of silver, the cataloguer (JK) made tl
(seemingly sensible) assumption that this was the largest item sold by an auction hou
that considers a $50 slug or a 3” medal something of a leviathan — anything bigg
than fist-sized is unusual. Indeed, that assumption was close — this piece is in an a
parent tie with a massive silver bar from the Fleet of 1715 wrecks we sold in Februa
1977. That piece, Lot 5703 in our Blauvelt, Iberoamerican, and 1715 Spanish Tre
sure Fleet sale, weighed “approximately 36 pounds” and was further described as “oi
of the largest pieces of precious-metal treasure ever recovered in our hemisphere.”

Shipwreck World Coins

Nuestra Senora de Atocha

sunk in 1622 southwest of Key West, Florida

Th e Atocha is perhaps the most famous Spanish shipwreck, a fame it
owes as much to the millions ol dollars’ worth of gold and silver coins,
ingots, emeralds, and artifacts aboard as to the tireless promotional
efforts of its salvor Mel Fisher. Th t Atocha sank in a hurricane in 1622
along with its sister-ship, the Santa Margarita , and other ships in the
1622 fleet, and it remained lost for centuries after salvage efforts were
stifled by yet another hurricane. The fleet was bound for the Spanish
mainland from Havana, laden with treasure including “silver from the
Potosi mines, copper ingots from Cuba, emeralds, pearls, gold, tobacco,
and indigo and cochineal,” according to Thomas Sebring’s Treasure
Tales: Shipwrecks and Salvage. I he loss of the fleet was painful for the
Spanish treasury, representing an entire year’s worth of New World
wealth that was either lost or turned around to Havana to sail the next
year.

Mel Fisher and his company can be credited with having devised
perhaps the best system for grading salvaged silver coins, which inevi¬
tably show some form of damage from corrosion and cleaning: On each
accompanying certificate appears a numeric grade from 1 (best) to 4
(worst). The concept of numbered certificates of authenticity with
salvors’ signatures as a guarantee was also introduced with these coins

and has become the most acceptable way to retain provenance a
archeological history with each coin. The high public profile of
Atocha has made the coins from this wreck very popular amc
sophisticated collectors and the general public alike.

1018 Bolivia, Potosi. Cob eight reales, Philip III, date and assayer n<
visible, Grade 1. Pewter gray with a nice natural appearance an
little corrosive evidence of submersion. Well struck with bold desig
details on both sides. A high quality specimen. Comes with M
Fisher certificate and insert-card #104361. (Est. $260-321

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1019 Bolivia, Potosi. Cob eight reales, Philip III, date and assayer not
visible, Grade 2. Silver gray surfaces. Much detail remains, including
the kings ordinal (III). A nice specimen from this most famous of
shipwrecks. Comes with Mel Fisher certificate and insert-card
#1 54304. (Est. $200-250)

020 Bolivia, Potosi. Cob eight reales, Philip III or IV, date and assayer not
visible. Grade 2. Silver gray surfaces show only light evidence of salt¬
water corrosion. Excellent eye appeal for a grade 2 piece, with boldly
defined central design elements and portions of the legend, including
the unusually spelled king’s name PHYLYP(VS). Comes with Mel
Fisher certificate and insert-card #141144. (Est. $200-250)

“Dry Tortn^as wreck , ”

sunk circa 1622 off the Dry Tortugas, southwest of Florida

While the precise identity of this wreck is not known, it is generally
Dught that the ship either once accompanied the Atocha and Santa
argarita in the Fleet of 1622 or was among the ships dispatched to
vage the lost treasure fleet at the time. Excavated in 1 500 feet ofwater
th the assistance of a Remote-Operated Vehicle (ROV) in 1 989, this
- yielded great wealth in gold bars and pearls, but relatively few coins
only about 1 ,200 pieces in total. Of that number, a vast percentage
re committed to a museum collection, so pieces appear on the market
requently at best. Most survivors are quite thin from corrosion. Each
n is offered with a hand-signed certificate and a serial number issued
the salvage company, Seahawk, that corresponds to the exact
iment in time on a videotape record that each coin was recovered.

1022 Mexico. Cob four reales, Philip III or IV, date and assayer not vis¬
ible, lightly corroded EF. Pleasing mottled pewter gray with a nice
natural appearance. Light corrosion present, though not as corroded
as most, much central detail is present. A very attractive example
worthy of serious consideration. Offered with Seahawk certificate
#2507.0078. (Est. $125-175)

1023 Mexico. Cob two reales, Philip III, assayer F over A below mint-

rhark oM to left, corroded EF. Somewhat cloudy silver gray with
good visual appeal. Well struck and centered, now quite thin though
the corrosion has left the central elements intact for the most part.
Full cross and shield present, assayer and mintmark easily legible. A
rare issue from a wreck that yielded few minors. Offered with
Seahawk certificate #434.00 18. (Est. $ 1 50-200)

1024 Mexico. Cob real, Philip II, assayer O to left mintmark oM to right,

corroded VF. Silver gray with light surface corrosion, though very
thin from metal loss with some chipping at edges. Clearly double
struck, but with an impressive amount of central detail. Assayer O is
plain at edge of planchet. Scarce. Offered with Seahawk certificate
#2066.0043. (Est. $100-150)

1025 Mexico. Cob real, Philip II or III, assayer F below denomination I to left,
corroded EF. Pewter and silver gray on a tight planchet, now thin after
centuries of saltwater interaction. Quite bold despite its corrosion.
Scarce. Offered with Seahawk certificate #578.0002. (Est. $100-150)

021 Mexico. Cob eight reales, Philip III or IV, date and assayer not visible,
corroded EF. Pale silver gray with lightly granular surfaces. Much detail
remains, including full cross and shield, but the saltwater submersion
has left the piece heavily corroded. Still very sharp and appealing. Of-
- fered with Seahawk certificate #628.0020. (Est. $100-150)

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“ Lucayan Beach wreck ”

sunk circa 1628 oil Grand Bahama Island, the Bahamas.

1 hecoins recovered Irom this unidentified wreck, discovered in 1964
by spear fishermen, are almost exclusively Mexican silver cobs — about
16,000 in number. The cobs from this wreck are dated as late as 1628,
which was a banner year in the history of the Caribbean. Piet Heyn, the
Dutch hero-cum-pirate, captured the entire Spanish treasure fleet in
1 628 at Matanzas Bay Cuba — an event that led to a number ol medallic

memorials including a medal whose legends announced “Pillaj
Matanzas Has Lately Felt the Power of the Nation of Heyn.’’ A comp]
history of Piet Heyn’s capture at Matanzas, including specimens of
commemorative medals and illustrations of Heyn, may be found in <
Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part III, sold in May 2001. Heyi
known to have lost one of the captured ships on his way home fri
Cuba, and it has been reasonably posited that the “Lucayan Be;
wreck’’ is in fact this ship.

Thoroughly Important Mexico Eight Reales Royal
Joint Assayers F and oD, ca. 1600
Perhaps the Earliest Royal Extant

to twice actual size)

1026 Mexico, (ca. 1600) Royal strike eight reales of Philip III. Assayer
oD below oM mintmark to right. Salvaged EF. Pleasing deep olive
and pewter gray. Mostly uncorroded and choice, light pitting affects
obverse primarily between 10:00 and 12:00, a broader area of fine
pitting obscures reverse periphery between 9:00 and 12:00. Sharply
struck on a broad round planchet, about 41 mm in diameter. Ob¬
verse legend complete: +HISPANIARVM : ET : INDIARVMREX.
Reverse legend about 60% intact: PHILIPVS : III : DEI G[RATIA].
The colons which separate the words of the peripheral legend closely
resemble the numeral 8. Guide lines at top and bottom of lettering
show careful planning in placement, guide circles also closely sur¬
round central design elements on both sides. The oM mintmark sits
atop the oD assayer mark on the right side of the reverse shield. The
denomination 8 is present on the left side of the shield, visible,
though mostly obscured by corrosion; the assayer’s mark F is likewise
present but not plain.

Unique and very important as one of the very first “royals" ever
made while also of the extremely rare and brief joint assayer-ship of F
and oD around the time of the changeover from Philip II to Philip
III (ca. 1600). In The Practical Book of Cobs, authors Daniel Sedwick
and the late Frank Sedwick note that the joint assayership of F and
ol) took place during the reign of Philip II, “probably 1590s,” while
describing the precise position of the assayer marks present on this
coin. Mexican numismatic expert Mike Dunigan is credited with the

theory that the assayer oD who made this coin was actually Diego de
la Torre, who was well known as having produced very attractive
coins at Lima, Peru, and could very well have stopped at the Mexican
mint for a “guest appearance” on his way back to Spain. Daniel
Sedwick further speculated that the entire idea of special round pre¬
sentation coins like this one may have originated with Diego de la
Torre during that supposed “guest appearance" at Mexico.

This coin with assayer mark oD apparently predates all the other
known “royals” of assayer F alone with the possible exception of a
specimen bearing the name of Philip II that exhibits die characteristics
similar to this oD piece. That piece, sold in March 2002 in
Numismatica Ars Classica’s Auction 22, was probably from the same
issue but before modifications that took into account the new king and
the co-assayer oD. Examination of that piece does not preclude the
possibility that the “II” ordinal was originally a “III;” it realized over
$90,000 including buyer's fee. The only published reference to a Philip
II Royal (Heiss’ Monedas Hispano-Cristianas, 1865, in reference to a
collection from 1620) shows only a line drawing (again with only
assayer F) that bears a space after the ordinal II, as if the third Roman
numeral I was perhaps intended but absent due to poor strike.

Daniel Sedwick offered this coin for $40,000 in 2000, with the fol¬
lowing description (slightly abridged):

Among Mexican silver cobs the ne plus ultra is a “royal, a perfectly round,
special presentation piece with all details fully and evenly struck, made only in

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certain years and in very limited quantities. No official records sanction such
coins, so we numismatists have come to call them “royals” because of the popu¬
lar belie! that they were struck specifically for the king, to show him what nice
coins the mints were making (in stark contrast to the crude lumps that were ac¬
tually being circulated). (New research by Dr. Alan Craig points to a new term
for these pieces galanos — but for now we prefer to use the widely recognized
royal nickname.) To find just one “royal” from Mexico can be a lifelong task,
and an expensive one too: The reference by Lazaro (which lists all of the 60 dif¬
ferent Mexican 8 reales “royals” known) gives an average value of $50,000 for
each piece, in a range of $12,000 to $125,000!

The key to this coin is that it shows a full and clear oD assayer below the OM
mintmark to the right of the shield. This is a very rare assayer for Mexico and in
fact is only seen in conjunction with assayer F, whose initial appears below the de¬
nomination to the left of the shield, an area that is unfortunately corroded on this
coin. Until now F-oD was known on only a few regular-issue coins whose style
(including a distinctive crown and figure-eight separators in the legends) precisely
matched more common examples of plain F of Philip II (who died in 1 598), with
clear ordinal II in the legend. My “royal” specimen shows the same style as the
other F-oD's, but with a clear and bold king’s ordinal III in the legend! Could it be
that this “royal” was simply a pattern for the new king Philip III?

I bought this coin directly from the salvor, who neglected to understand its full
significance and unfortunately had made a mold of the coin and produced sev¬

eral replicas of it for self-promotion and gifts. I couldn't track down all of the
replicas, which are obviously cast and underweight, but I did insist on acquiring
the original rubber cast, and I will either destroy it or pass it on to the buyer of
this coin, at his or her discretion.

The coin itself is a bold testament to the aesthetic quality of “royals”: Because
of the corrosion, the coin is underweight (23.3 grams), but not distractingly so,
especially as it still bears an impressive diameter at almost 1-5/8”.

1 his piece ranks as one of the most important Mexican coins in
existence and is certainly among the most important Latin American
coins we have ever had the pleasure of bringing to the auction block.
To borrow a term from the ancient Greeks, this coin is a king among
kings, the royal to whom all royals owe their creation. Whether a pat¬
tern for a newly crowned king or simply the best work that a partner¬
ship of assayers at the decades-old Casa de Moneda could offer, this
remarkable object will be the centerpiece of the next cabinet it graces.

Offered with Sedwick certificate attesting to its provenance from the
famed Lucayan Beach wreck, sunk ca. 1628. (Est. $15,000-25,000)
The present offering from the “Lucayan Beach wreck” is without
question the most important single coin recovered from this rich site.

Fleet of 1715

sunk off the east coast of Florida

We are pleased to work again with a group of cobs from this famous
ies of wrecks. In 1977, we brought thousands of pieces to market as
•t of our Blauvelt, Iberoamerican, and 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet
llections sale. Arguably the most significant find in Spanish colonial
mismatics, this series of shipwrecks off the east coast of Florida
iduced thousands of gold and silver cobs, including about 90% of the
own population of gold cobs in addition to some of the most
tutiful gold jewelry the world has known. The 1715 fleet had a
ssive effect on the supply of gold cobs in collectors’ hands and
iduced many dates and types that had never been seen before.

Fhe Fleet consisted of 1 2 treasure-laden ships, carrying the wealth of
New World to Spain. The flotilla met a hurricane head-on while just
the east coast of Florida in J uly 1715, only six days out of safe harbor
Havana. Eleven of the 12 galleons sunk, survivors headed to shore,
1 about a week later the original salvage operation on these sunken
ies commenced.

rhe 1715 fleet was rediscovered in the 1950s by Kip Wagner, who
;an large-scale recovery efforts under the name Real Eight Company,
distinct wreck-sites were found, from Sebastian Inlet in the north to
rt Pierce in the south. Salvage work continues today under various
•contractors of Mel Fisher, who began with the Real Eight Company

but achieved his greatest
fame in the finding of the
Atocha, a much older ves¬
sel sunk southwest of Key
West. Most of the 1715-
fleet coins on the market
today were found in the
Real Eight days ( 1 960s and
1970s), as current finds
from the 1715 fleet have
decreased to a trickle. Five
wreck-sites have yet to be
found.

Divers from the Real Eight Tom¬
my examine treasure recovered from
e Fleet of 17)5.

Choice Mexico 1714 J Eight Escudos

Date over GRAT

1027 Mexico. 1714 J eight escudos, date over GRAT. Choice EF. Beauti¬
ful rich yellow gold with good lustre. Struck on a well-formed, nearly
round planchet. Obverse nearly ideally centered, reverse struck to¬
wards 3:00, which allows for a picture-perfect 1714 date at the rim
and boldly defined mintmark and assayer mark. Very sharp cross and
shield, indeed, it would be difficult to improve upon this piece. The
date over GRAT type is scarce and avidly sought after. A coin which
deserves fierce bidding competition. (Est. $4,000-6,000)

1028 Mexico. (1710-15) two escudos. Philip V. Very Fine. Pale yellow
gold, struck on a compact planchet. Lightly cleaned at time of sal¬
vage, but still an attractive specimen. A fine little gold cob.

(Est. $600-700)

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Charming Cuzco Two Escudos of Carlos II

1029 Peru, Cuzco. Cob two escudos, Carlos II, 169(8), assayer M, Uncir¬
culated. Choice lustrous yellow gold with excellent eye appeal. Some
roughness at top of obverse, sharply struck on a small, chunky
planchet. Last digit of date not visible, good cross. A charming speci¬
men of this scarce one-year issue. Offered with a Sedwick certificate.

(Est. $2,000-2,500)

Sharp Lima Two Escudos

1030 Peru, Lima. Cob two escudos, Philip V, 170?, assayer H, EF or bet¬
ter. Rich yellow gold with excellent visual appeal despite some minor
surface granularity. Well struck with a good cross, last digit of date
not visible (but must be 1702-1710 according to assayer and king),
two minor abrasions on reverse. A delightful little gold cob. Offered
with Sedwick certificate. (Est. $2,500-3,500)

Fleelof_ 1733

sunk off the Florida Keys

Like the 1715 Fleet, the treasure fleet of 1733 consisted of ship after
ship — 22 in all, including four armed galleons — laden with a year’s
worth of riches bound for the European continent. The fleet left from
staging in Havana in July of 1733, and only a few days after its launch
the fleet met its fate at the hands of a strong hurricane that wrecked the
ships along the reefs on the coast of the Florida Keys. The location of the
wrecks was serendipitous for those involved, as most of those aboard
survived and much of the treasure was salvaged from depths of less than
40 feet by the Spanish soon after.

Luckily for modern numismatists, the portion of the treasure that
went unsalvaged was large and important. In 1732, the Mexico City
mint was in the midst of a changeover from hammered “cob” coinage
to more perfect milled coinage, namely the familiar Pillar dollar. First
coined in 1732, the first two years of Pillar coinage from Mexico are
exceptionally rare — they would be far rarer were it not for this series
of wrecks, which preserved not only those rare early Pillars, but also the
cob-like “recortado” pieces that were struck on crude planchets with
screw presses. T he wreck was first salvaged in modern times by Art
McKee in the 1 950s, who established a museum dedicated to the wrecks
on Plantation Key. These following lots have been off the market for
some time and include some of the most rare varieties in the entire Pillar
series.

Important 1732 F Mexico Eight Reales

1031 Mexico. 1732 F eight reales. Extremely Fine. Finely granular pewn
gray surfaces, the high points bright silver gray from post-salvat
cleaning, very light encrustation in areas of reverse and southeaster
obverse. A sharp and important specimen with little if any actu
wear, well-preserved despite its tenure in the depths.

If 1732 Pillar dollars were common, they would still be avid
sought after as the first issue of what is arguably the world’s most f;
mous coin. As point of fact, they are very rare, particularly so th
sharp and appealing. We expect avid competition for this splendi
specimen. (Est. $5,000-10,001

A Second 1732 F Mexico Eight Reales

1032 Mexico. 1732 F eight reales. Very Fine or so. Mottled silver an
pewter gray, the obverse moderately corroded, particularly at the p<
riphery from below date to 12:00. The reverse is bold and intact wit
only the faintest evidence of saltwater immersion. One mintmark h;
corroded away, as has a portion of the date numerals. The eye appe:
is still quite nice, all things considered. A very desirable specimen (
this classic Mexican rarity, certain to be the centerpiece of an ac
vanced collection. (Est. $2,000-4,001

Yet Another 1732 F Eight Reales

1033 Mexico. 1732 F eight Reales. Value of Very Good. Technically quit
sharp, hut heavily corroded on both obverse and reverse. Silver gra

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with pitted surfaces, though the all-important date and assayer mark
are full legible. Not a superlative specimen (at least in the positive
sense), but certainly identifiable and worth owning. (Est. $500-1,000)

Very Rare 1733 F MX Eight Reales

An Exceptional Specimen

)34 Mexico. 1733 F (MX) eight reales. Extremely Fine. Mottled pewter
and olive-gray with finely granular surfaces. A beautiful specimen,
fully struck and remarkably well preserved. The design elements are
only lightly abraded, and traces of the original surface remain on the
reverse. Excellent eye appeal for a salvaged piece.

The 1733 F eight reales with the MX mintmark is one of the great
rarities of the series. Unpriced in the most recent Latin American vol¬
ume of KM, the most recent specimen to sell at public auction
(Numismatica Ars Classica, 3/2001) was nowhere near as sharp as
the present piece. This piece, though salvaged, is certainly worthy of
feverish bidding action. One of the highlights of our offering; a prize
for the advanced specialist. (Est. $4,000-6,000)

Prized 1733 MF MX Eight Reales

•35 Mexico. 1733'MF (MX) eight reales. Extremely Fine or so. Pleasant
silver gray with finely corroded surfaces. Areas of black encrustation
remain at central obverse and over a large area of right-central re¬
verse, portions of which appear loose and probably could be lifted.

An exceptionally sharp and attractive specimen of this great rarity,
unpriced in KM and not present in the fine offering of Spanish colo¬
nial coinage in the March 2001 Numismatica Ars Classica sale. Phis
coin has only been lightly affected by its sentence of submersion and
retains the eye appeal of an unsalvaged specimen in many ways. An
exciting opportunity for those ready to bid according to this piece’s
rarity. (Est. $3,000-5,000)

Another Mexico 1733 MF MX Eight Reales

1036 Mexico. 1733 MF (MX) eight reales. Fine. Much sharper, but moderate
to heavy corrosion has affected much of the coins surfaces and some light
encrustation is still present. The left side of the obverse and right side of
the reverse are most heavily obscured, leaving a very bold MF assayer
mark and a nice legible date. One mintmark is also plain. While no
prizewinner, this is still an identifiable and somewhat sharp specimen of
this very rare variety and the only year of issue to use the MX mintmark.
Certain to find a home in an advanced cabinet. (Est. $800-1,500)

1037 Mexico. 1733 MF (MX) eight reales. Poor. A specimen which is just
barely identifiable, the obverse date and nearly totally obscured by
h-eavy corrosion, the reverse much sharper. An area of chipping is
noted at 3:00 relative to the obverse. While not an attractive speci¬
men, this piece is readily identified as a 1733 MF (MX) by the posi¬
tion of the mintmark. The letter M of the right mintmark is clear
beneath the corner of the right column, a position which eliminates
all but the MX obverse type. The left mintmark is also somewhat vis¬
ible with its second letter (X) under the column; the date is beyond
rendering. A filler specimen of this great rarity. (Est. $100-250)

Princess Louisa

sunk in 1 743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa.

Sunk on rocks off the northern end of Maio (Isle of May) in the Cape
Verde Islands on the night of April 18, 1743, the Princess Louisa was a
huge English East Indiaman that was carrying thousands of Spanish
colonial silver coins (mostly cobs) lor trade in the Orient. The wreck lay
undiscovered until 1998, when it was salvaged by the company
Arqueonautas. Most of the coins recovered were cleaned and sold
individually — the following represent a few groups of coins that were
left in their natural state, as found on the ocean floor, in “clumps” or
“conglomerates” that may also contain various pebbles and debris.

Magnificent Undersea Conglomeration

1038 Massive clump of 50 or more silver coins, roughly 3 1 / > " x 1 '1C x
VIC. What a magnificent display item! I his roughly list-sized mass

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includes approximately 50 coins, fused with dozens of small pebbles,
pieces of broken shells, and glass. The coins are mostly small cobs from
Lima and Potosi, along with a few milled coins — notably including at
least one Pillar dollar. Most of the coins are sea-worn but recognizable
as to denomination or type. The item is essentially as found on the sea
floor, with the accompanying internal encrustation that has left these
coins solidly joined. The whole display is impressive and intriguing.
Offered with Sedwick certificate. (Est. $1,500-2,250)

While many fields of collectibles revolve around the ability of the objects to be dis¬
played, such as art glass or fine furniture, numismatists in the recent epoch have
mostly been attracted to coins for different reasons. Once upon a time this was dif¬
ferent — when collectors owned cabinets and things like medals and large Roman
bronzes were all the rage. Today, the ability of coin collectors to display their favorite
pieces is not a prime concern; indeed, many seek to keep them out of visible space
rather than featured therein. Items like this conglomeration and the ones that follow
are exceptions to the rule. Their value resides largely in their ability to be displayed
and enjoyed, as the value of the coins is often fairly minimal.

Another Exciting As-found Aggregate

1 039 Large pyramidal clump of about 40 silver coins, pebbles, shells, and
other debris, roughly 3” x 2lli” x l'/z”. Another attractive display
item, with lots of orange coloration and some detail on coins on top.
Some cobs retain clear crosses or pillar and wave designs, many of the
coins on the bottom are quite worn down. The coloring of the non-
metallic material is rich and pleasing, and the shape makes it ideal for
desktop display. While individual shipwreck coins retain a certain el¬
ement of romance, conglomerations such as this offer a you-are-there
look at the moment of undersea discovery. Offered with Sedwick cer¬
tificate and black box from Arqueonautas Worldwide that says
“Shipwreck Artifact from Cape Verde.” (Est. $1,350-1,650)

A Palm-Sized Fusion of Minors

1 040 Small, dense clump of about 22 heavily worn silver coins, about 2”

x I1/ ” x 1”. Another delightful fusion, this one a bit smaller and
consisting of coins in the half real, real, and two reales denomina-

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tions. Tightly packed with a minimum of whitish debris in betwee
much tantalizing detail remains under careful examination includii
a clear 1734 date on what appears to be a real. Quite worn external
but a lot of fun to look at. An interesting display. Offered wi
Sedwick certificate and black box from Arqueonautas Worldwii
that says “Shipwreck Artifact from Cape Verde.” (Est. $600-70

1041 Small, leaning stack of nine small silver cobs and three pebble
roughly IV2” x 1” x 1”. A compact and well-preserved little clum
The coins retain some good detail, including a nice tow reales on to
More cute than awe-inspiring, certainly a great item for the shi
wreck or cob collector. Offered with Sedwick certificate and bla<
box from Arqueonautas Worldwide that says “Shipwreck Artifa
from Cape Verde.” (Est. $350-40

1042 Small, leaning stack of eight small silver cobs, about IV2” x 1
5/8”. A neat little balancing act of cobs, including a worn four real
as a pedestal. A few pebbles and a bit of encrustation join the coir
which are fairly well preserved and retain much detail. Artistic in
Dadaist sort of way; these coins sit today just as they fell together c
the ocean floor. Offered with Sedwick certificate and black box fro
Arqueonautas Worldwide that says “Shipwreck Artifact from Ca
Verde.” (Est. $350-40

Reygersdahl

sunk in 1747 off the coast of South Africa

Holland was one of the world’s major players in the Orient tradi
the mid-18th century, and the Dutch East India Company had si
strong control on some regions of the Spice Islands of modern-
Indonesia that their role in the area helped provoke a civil war then

1749.

Two years earlier, the Dutch East Indiaman Reygersdahl was hot
from Amsterdam to the Spice Islands laden with almost 30,000 ei
reales, mostly Pillar eight reales from Mexico City, cash to puref
profitable spices and other goods to sell on the European market.
October 26, 1 747, the trading vessel encountered heavy seas and str<
winds just off the South African coast. While trying to hold anchor,
was dashed against the rocks approximately 30 miles from Cape 1 o1
Within a few days, a small quantity of her treasure washed up on sh
— including an intact money chest full of silver. No further salvage’
possible at the time.

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Vfter nearly a half decade of research and diving, South Africans
hur Ridge and Jimmy Rawe found the remains of the Reygersdahl and
about bringing up the treasure, much of which still remained
lated as it had when the chests first hit bottom. Much of the treasure
> well-corroded, but some pieces were remarkably well preserved on
interior of large conglomerations of coins and sediment. The pieces
t follow are some of the finest Reygersdahl pieces to be sold at public
tion, including an incredible artifact from Arthur Ridge’s personal
lection.

)43 Mexico. 1734 MF eight reales. About Extremely Fine. Superb even
dark steel gray patina with only light evidence of saltwater corrosion
in areas of periphery. The areas of obverse and reverse legend near
12:00 are most affected, but even there it is not too serious. A sharp
piece with excellent visual appeal. The earliest Mexico Pillar eight
reales within the reach of most collectors in this grade, and one of the
finest specimens known from the wreck of the Reygersdahl. Perhaps
1% of the Pillars from the wreck of the Reygersdahl were, this nice, but
that is probably a vast exaggeration. (Est. $300-500)

•44 Mexico. 1738 MF eight reales. Extremely Fine. Lovely dark steel
gray patina, fields smooth and with natural appeal. Practically no
corrosion exists on this salvaged beauty, and where present it is
mostly hidden iri the intricacies of the legend. Slightly misaligned
towards 3:00. A very desirable and attractive specimen, one of the
finest known from this wreck, with more eye appeal than many non-
salvaged columnarios in this grade. (Est. $450-600)

Impressive 1739 MF Eight Reales

1045 Mexico. 1739 MF eight reales. Choice Extremely Fine. Steel and

dark gray with much original, lustrous surface remaining. Only light
indications of sea corrosion have affected this piece, most notably
above REX on the reverse. A lovely specimen, impeccably preserved,
another piece with eye appeal more commonly associated with non-
salvaged examples. Fully struck at centers and simply a delightful Pil¬
lar eight reales. (Est. $500-700)

1046 Mexico. 1744 MF 8 reales. Mint State with peripheral corrosion.

Bright and lustrous where unaffected by the sea, though the obverse
periphery and legends from 6:00 to 12:00 show some light corrosion
and encrustation. The reverse shows less impact of corrosion. Very
sharp and certainly far above average for specimens from this wreck.
A worthy specimen, and an attractive Pillar dollar. (Est. $125-200)
Purchased years ago from Bowers and Ruddy Galleries.

1047 A trio of Mexican 8 reales from the wreck of the Reygersdahl. Each is

Very Fine or so with light corrosion, and each has nice eye appeal de¬
spite their salvaged state: id 1736 MF ☆ 1738MFilf 1743 MF. (To¬
tal: 3 pieces) (Est. $250-400)

1048 Mexico. 1736 MF four reales. Very Fine, saltwater corrosion. Pleas¬

ing medium gray with moderate obverse corrosion and only light
corrosion on the reverse. All legends and design elements are bold,
the reverse is particularly sharp and attractive. Minors from the
Reygersdahl wreck are very rare and almost never appear on the mar¬
ket. (Est. $150-200)

Our selection of Reygersdahl pieces have been off the market since the time of their
salvage; we expect great competition for these infrequently encountered pieces from
this famous wreck.

1049 Mexico. 1740 MF four reales. Fine, saltwater corrosion. Olive-gray
with subtle golden tones. Moderately corroded on each side, the re¬
verse again sharper than the obverse. Legends are all legible if not
sharp, central devices bold. Another fine specimen of a rare minor.

(Est. $100-150)

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1 050 Mexico. 1742 MF four reales. Very Fine, saltwater corrosion. Dark pew¬
ter gray with excellent detail on both sides, especially the obverse. Some¬
what thin at the bottom rim, but date and legends are plain. Another de¬
sirable minor with a rare provenance for the type. (Est. $ 1 50-200)

1051 Mexico. 1742 MF four reales. Extremely Fine, but chipped. A lovely

medium gray piece with only light corrosion and much original sur¬
face remaining, but lacking a portion of the rim near 3:00 to 6:00 on
the obverse. The lower portions of the final date numeral and right
mintmark are lacking, and the reverse legend is likewise interrupted.
The surface quality and detail is the finest of the small group of
Reygersdahl four reales herein offered. A very desirable coin with a
flaw. (Est. $75-125)

Rare Spanish Mainland Type

1052 Spain. 1731 RA eight reales of Seville. Very Fine, corroded. Pleasir
silver gray and faint gold with much original surface remaining c
reverse. All design elements are bold, the obverse far more affected 1
saltwater corrosion than the reverse but still quite clear. This pie
was nearly new when it sunk aboard the Reygersdahl.

Only two Spanish mainland eight reales were among the treasu
that was released onto the market; nearly all of the pieces recoveri
were Spanish American (mostly from Mexico) and this piece is decii
edly rare and unusual with this provenance. A very desirable examp
for the shipwreck specialist. (Est. $300-50'

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1053 A piece of wood, the longer part of one of the Reygersdahl money
chests, approximately 12 x 6” x 2” with 3 well-preserved eight
reales solidly embedded. A marvelous object! Until now, this unique
piece was the prized possession of Mr. Arthur Ridge, one of the two
original South African discoverers of the wreck. The wood is quite
heavy (the object weighs about 2.5 pounds all told) and magnificent
to behold; while we are not wood experts, it appears to be pine. The
wood is a dark ruddy brown and quite fragrant, perhaps from spices
stored nearby on board. One edge of the board is intact and clear, as
it was cut in the 18th century, while the other end of the board is
jagged and broken. Much sediment adheres to the wood, including
bits of glass and shell.

In the sedimentary accretion on one side, an eight reales is partially
visible with its reverse exposed, toned in dark patina. On the other side
of the board, two more Pillar dollars are plain, including one Mexican
piece with MF assayer’s initials with its reverse totally exposed and
completely legible. The other coin on that side is somewhat buried in
accretion.

While coins from shipwrecks are common enough (in a relative

Incredible Reygersdahl Artifact

Treasure Chest Fragment With Three Pillar Dollars

sense, of course), the opportunity to purchase a piece of one of the
original treasure chests is likely a unique one. Anyone attracted to the
romance of shipwrecks has imagined a money chest overflowing with
coin washing up on a beach — such images are the stuff of Hollywood
movies and dramatic descriptions of just-sunk galleons. This item is an
incredibly evocative object of desire for the shipwreck aficionado and
ready for immediate display.

Offered with a handwritten certificate of origin and authenticity
from Mr. Ridge. A once in a lifetime opportunity. (Est. $2,000-4,000)

In an original account on the wreck and discovery of the Reygersdahl, these chests
were described:

“On the orders of the Governor [we] went to the place where the ship Reygersdahl
was wrecked, to look and investigate what could be done in this case to salvage the
money chests, which were housed in the bottom of the ship and belonged to the East
India Company.”

The accompanying letter from Arthur Ridge notes “after breaking up the con¬
glomerate, we found the coins, and what remained of the boxes they were stacked in.
Unfortunately, the day we got down to the coins, the weather deteriorated and the
waves washed most of the box wood away. I managed to save this piece and treated it
immediately.”

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Nuestra Senora de la Luz

1750-R Four Escudos of Lima

sunk in 1 751 off Montevideo, Uruguay

>old by Sotheby s in 1 993 on behalf of the Uruguayan government
ier the name 1 heUruguyan 1 reasureofthe River Plate,’ this wreck
5 discovered at the mouth of the Rio de la Plata near Montevideo in
)2. She yielded over 2,000 coins, predominately milled pieces from
then nascent mint at Santiago, Chile, which had just begun
'ration in 1749.

he Luz was sunk after being blown from port in Montevideo and hit
a sudden storm called the pampero during a stopover on a trip from
-nos Aires to Cadiz. The Spanish partially salvaged the Luz, indeed,
ait 90% of the manifested treasure was left unrecovered. It is thought
t the portion found more recently was actually contraband carried
inst the contract (and wishes) of the Spanish Crown in the ammu-
on hold of the ship — a portion not recovered at the time due to the
nt danger that section of the ship represented.

Lovely 1 7 5 1 - J Eiglit Escudos of Chile

•54 Chile, Santiago. 1751-J eight escudos. MS-62 (PCGS) Fully lus¬
trous yellow gold with bright reflectivity. Some hairlines are present
from the post-salvage cleaning process, but the eye appeal is excel¬
lent. The strike on this piece is far above average for the type, with
only the smallest hint of softness at the center of the shield and center
of obverse design. The die cracks near truncation of Ferdinand's bust
and at the base of the reverse identify this as a die combination fre¬
quently seen among the treasure of the Laz. A fine specimen of this
onza type and date. (Est. $2,000-2,500)

Uncirculated 1749-J Chile Four Escudos

55 Chile, Santiago. 1749-J four escudos, Ferdinand VI. MS-62
(NGC). Reflective and strongly lustrous olive-yellow gold. Some
cloudiness and light abrasions on the obverse, the reverse is bright
and quite free from these minor distractions. A beautiful specimen,
struck at the Santiago Mint in its first year of operation. While this
issue is not a rare one, thanks in large part to the discovery of the Luz
treasure, this specimen is particularly bright and attractive. Some
central striking weakness is noted, typical for the issue. A lovely ex¬
ample worthy of inclusion in a fine cabinet. (Est. $ 1 ,500-2,000)

1056 Peru, Lima. 1750-R four escudos. About Uncirculated. Rich ruddy
yellow gold with extraordinary eye appeal. Surfaces are a bit granular,
central obverse a touch weak but otherwise boldly struck. A delight¬
ful specimen, struck from a reverse die intended for an eight escudos,
obverse with ideal centering so date and assayer mark are complete
and plain. A choice and appealing example worthy of a premium bid.
Offered with the original Sotheby’s lot ticket. (Est. $6,000-7,000)
From Sotheby’s sale of the Uruguyan Treasure of the River PLite , March
1993, Lot 551.

“ Clive of India Treasure ”

sunk ca. 1755 in the Indian Ocean

Robert Clive, best known as the military governor of British Bengal
during th-e campaigns of the Seven Years War, is most famously linked
to the Dodington, an East Indiaman which carried a fortune in gold
coins on consignment from Clive for safe passage from England to
India. The Dodington sank off South Africa in 1 755 and was salvaged
in the 1 970s and early 1 990s — but when the metallic treasures of the
Dodington were salvaged, the chest of gold was never found. To
complicate matters, the “Clive of India wreck was found in a remote
spot in the Indian Ocean with a group ofgold coins that matched almost
exactly the time period, composition, and net weight of Clive’s consign¬
ment. I he wreck’s holdings were entirely composed of Brazilian and
Portuguese gold coins, the latest of which was dated 1754. It is possible
that the chest may have been found at the time and then sunk on a future
ship bound for India, or it could have been taken by a privateer. Only
800 pieces were released for auction by agreement between Spink and
the South African government, who laid claim to the coins on the basis
that they were a part of the Dodington treasure which sunk on its shores.

1057 Brazil. 1754-R 6400 reis. Choice AU. Lustrous yellow gold. A mi¬
croscopically thin layer of surface encrustation is noted in areas, with
the lustrous natural surfaces shining through elsewhere — many of
the coins recovered from this wreck show these light mineral deposits
and they do not affect the eye appeal in a substantive way. Technically
probably fully Mint State; 1754 was the latest date represented in the
Clive treasure and this piece undoubtedly had little or no hand-to-
hand circulation before boarding the doomed ship. The present
specimen is a very high quality representative example of a coin from
this famed wreck, or as a high-grade example of this popular type
that saw active worldwide circulation. Offered with Sedwick/Spink
certificate. (Est. $600-700)

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1058 Portugal. 1753 peca. Choice AU. Pleasing yellow gold with traces of
lustre. The presence of light surface mineral deposits lends this coin
an attractive uncleaned matte appearance, though small protected ar¬
eas reveal the naturally lustrous surfaces. Some faint horizontal ad¬
justment marks are noted; they are not distracting. 1 he 1753 Lisbon
pecas were among the most numerous varieties on the wreck, at least
among the roughly 800 coins that were permitted to enter the mar¬
ket. This is a fine example, again high enough quality for the ship¬
wreck enthusiast or those who merely desire to own this type. Of¬
fered with Sedwick/Spink certificate. (Est. $600-700)

Auguste

sunk off Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia in 1761

TheSeven Years War would not end officially until 1763,butin 1761
the game was up for French Canada. The North American frontier of
this world war, locally called the French and I ndian War by Anglophones,
was opened before any other frontier in 1754 when a young British
American officer, George Washington, engaged some natives and their
French allies in a clumsy skirmish in Pennsylvania. By 1760, the English
had conquered all of French Canada, including the strongholds of
Montreal and Quebec; soon thereafter, the French were ordered to
either swear allegiance to the English king or depart for France. For the
vast majority ol Francophone Canadians, this did not mean repatriation
— it meant exile; indeed, most had never been to Europe in their lives.
Many chose to stay behind, enjoy the protection of their Catholic faith
guaranteed by the Britons, and make their way under a new flag. Others
left for French settlements elsewhere in America, and a small minority
chose to make their way to their ancestral homeland.

Among those who chose to depart for France were Luc de La Corne,
an officer present at the French victory at Oswego, New York (one of
few victories the French would have in North America). De La Corne,
since the taking of Montreal in 1760, had lived happily alongside his
former enemies and made a great fortune in the fur trade. His empire
of influence stretched from Wisconsin to Europe, an empire he would

have to control from afar after being
ordered out of Canada by General
Thomas Gage of the British forces.
Gage, best known to Americans as the
Governor of Massachusetts when the
Revolution’s first shots range out at
Lexington and Concord, recognized
that as a recipient of the Order of St.
Louis “the oath [La Corne] took ... is
incompatible with the oath of alle¬
giance we require of his Majesty’s Ca¬
nadian subjects,’’ as he stated in a letter
to the conqueror of Montreal, Sir Jef¬
frey Amherst. I heCanadian governor,
General James Murray (who took con-

General Thomas Gage
( F ro m The Dictionary of
American Portraits)

trol of the Battle of
Quebec when General

James Wolfe fell on
the Plains of
Abraham), acquired
passage for La Corne,
his brother (also a re¬
cipient of the Order of
St. Louis), and several
other high ranking of¬
ficers and soldiers in
the French forces. The

group left Quebec aboard the, Auguste on October 15, 1761. St-Lu
La Corne paid 500 “Spanish piastres” to rent a fine cabin.

In the next month, the ship had made little progress, founderin;
a series of storms off Nova Scotia near the mouth of the mighty’
Lawrence. Inexperience and poor planning (they had only map
Europe on board) led to the ship running aground on November 1 ‘
heavy seas. Few on board survived; La Corne stood by as his two yo
sons were both tossed from the ship into the surf. La Corne then be
an incredible journey through Nova Scotia and Quebec that would
until late the next February, when he arrived on foot in Montreal to
his tale. Assisted by Indians and Francophone locals as he went,
Corne kept a diary that still survives; many of his effects are
preserved in the collections of the Chateau de Ramezay in Montm

The wreck was salvaged in 1 977 near Dingwall, Nova Scotia, clos
the famous French fortress of Louisbourg (today re-erected as
historical park). Among the items recovered were silver, shot, a si
ring, a military medal awarded to French veterans of the capture of I
Mahon in 1756, and the gold and enamel Order of St. Louis awar
to one of those aboard. The numismatic treasures of the Auguste v
primarily French ecus and Mexican Pillar dollars. Most of the dol
were dated in the 1750s; it is evocative to wonder if they were am
the 500 La Corne handed over to enjoy his fine accommodations. |

What follows is one of the few times a group of coins from the wi
of the Auguste has ever been offered at public auction. Off the mai
since the late 1970s, this group includes somewhat typical exampl
the bounty of this famous Canadian wreck. Each is offered wi
certificate from the original salvage firm. We expect vigorous comp
tion for these truly historic reminders of the last days of French Can;

1059 France. 1726-A ecu. Paris mint. Very Fine. Finely corroded ail
abraded, pale silver gray from cleaning at the time of salvage. Sofil
hairlines arc noted. The corrosion is mostly granular in texture and 111
left most details intact. A very nice specimen with this provenance, ail
an exciting coin that circulated in Canada at or near the time of its ce!
quest. Offered with a certificate of authenticity. (Est. $125-1

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'60 France. 1726-B ecu. Rouen mint. Very Fine. Slightly better by fine¬
ness, lightly granular with an area of copper colored encrustation on
the obverse and darker mottlings on the reverse. Nicely detailed and
attractive for a coin from this wreck. A lovely opportunity. Offered
with a certificate of authenticity. (Est. $125-175)

Rouen was one of only four French mints to strike coins expressly for the colonies
while the French had control of Canada, namely the rare 1721 B deniers issue. Paris
(A) coined the 1 670 5 and 1 5 denier issues, Perpignan (Q) struck the extremely rare
issues of 1717, and La Rochelle (H) struck the bulk of the 1721 copper emission.

61 France. 1726-H ecu. La Rochelle mint. Fine. Far sharper, but

abraded by submersion and post-salvage cleaning. Pale silver gray, ar¬
eas of dark encrustation, many scrapes and scratches. Still well de¬
tailed and worthy of attention. Offered with a certificate of authen¬
ticity. (Est. $125-175)

La Rochelle was one of the preeminent French cities involved in the North Ameri¬
can trade, and as noted the mint there struck large quantities of copper coinage for
the colonies in 1721. Coins from this mint likely made up a greater proportion of
Canadian pocket change at the time due to this steady interaction.

62 France. 1726-K ecu. Bordeaux mint. Fine or better. Lightly granular

from submersion but very appealing. Dark pewter gray, many hair¬
lines, some heavy scrapes and mint-made adjustment marks noted.
Excellent detail and generally well-preserved. Offered with a certifi¬
cate of authenticity. (Est. $125-175)

63 France. 1726-R ecu. Orleans mint. Very Fine. Heavily granular from

silver redeposits, a form of silver oxide crystallization rather than ex¬
ternal encrustation. Mottled gray tones, obverse heavily scraped, de¬
tails mostly sharp. A rather typical survivor of this wreck. Offered
with a certificate of authenticity. (Est. $125-175)

64 France. 1727-B ecu. Rouen mint. Fine. Evenly worn with light corro¬

sion, mostly on the reverse. Mottled grays range from bright to dark
pewter tones, X scratch on obverse, good detail and overall visual ap¬
peal. Offered with a certificate of authenticity. (Est. $125-175)

S5 France. 1727-9 ecu. Rennes mint. Very Fine. Silver gray with only
light signs of corrosion. The obverse shows many hairlines from
cleaning and has been somewhat abraded, though not necessarily
corroded. The reverse is extremely nice, with excellent detail and eye
appeal. A premium quality coin with this provenance. Offered with a
certificate of authenticity. (Est. $125-175)

Rennes, in Brittany, is the only French mint facility to use a numerical mintmark.

1066 France. 1728-A ecu. Paris mint. Very Fine. Mottled gray with some
minor obverse encrustation. Some scrapes and hairlines are noted.
Generally bold detail, minor area of peripheral weakness. Not the
choicest ecu on earth, but one of few that can believably claim to
have witnessed the fall of Canada. Offered with a certificate of au¬
thenticity. (Est. $125-175)

1067 France. 1728-cow ecu de Bearn. Pau mint. Fine or better. Pewter
gray, the reverse lighter but with an area of minor encrustation. The
obverse is evenly covered in shallow pitting, the reverse cleaner and
sharper with a bold mintmark. Sobin calls this type, struck for the re¬
gion of Bearn in southwestern France, “a genuinely rare type,” noting
only 13 specimens of this date-mint combination. Worthy of a pre¬
mium bid. Offered with a certificate of authenticity. (Est. $150-200)

1068 France. 1731-A ecu. Paris mint. Very Fine. Mottled silver gray with
some golden undertones. Obverse shows fine corrosion but most detail
is intact, reverse sharper with some peripheral erosion. An appealing
example. Offered with a certificate of authenticity. (Est. $125-175)

1069 France. 1733-& ecu. Aix mint. Bold Very Fine. Far sharper than

typical. Mottled silver gray with golden undertones in an appealing
combination. Lightly granular, but not offensively so, with much
good detail remaining. A batch of adjustment marks are noted in the
northwestern obverse. A splendid specimen. Offered with a certifi¬
cate of authenticity. (Est. $125-175)

1070 France. 1737-& ecu. Aix mint. Fine. Fairly even olive-gray with good

eye appeal. Scraped and a bit abraded at obverse periphery, some ad¬
justments on reverse. Worn but attractive, not badly corroded, really
a lovely specimen from this wreck. Offered with a certificate of au¬
thenticity. (Est. $125-175)

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1071 France. 1738-BB ecu. Strasbourg mint. Extremely Fine and choice.

Mottled pewter gray surfaces show much gloss. Remarkably free from
corrosion, with only a small area ol earthen encrustation over
NOMEN that actually adds a measure of charm. Boldly detailed and
but little worn, a lew minor adjustment marks on face. An exceptional
specimen. Offered with a certificate ol authenticity. (Est. $150-200)

1072 France. 1738-A ecu. Paris mint. Extremely Fine. Pale olive-gray with
excellent eye appeal. A small area of earthen encrustation adheres to ob¬
verse and reverse; it is not offensive in the least. Especially well-preserved
and boldly detailed, particularly on the reverse which shows a suggestion
of lustre (!) in the protected region near SIT NOMEN. Nearly full edge
devices are also present. A very high quality ecu for the picky collector.
Offered with a certificate of authenticity. (Est. $ 1 50-200)

1073 Mexico. 1749 MF eight reales. Very Fine or so. Bright silver gray,
hairlined from post-salvage cleaning. Lightly granular but little af¬
fected from submersion otherwise, detailed and attractive. Pillar dol¬
lars made up a small fraction of the coins salvaged from the Auguste ,
and this one is a very appealing survivor. Offered with a certificate of
authenticity. (Est. $200-300)

1074 Mexico. 1752 ME eight reales. Almost Extremely Fine. Bright silver

1077 Peru. 1756 JM eight reales. Extremely Fine or so. Mottled siM
gray with a darker area at central obverse. Finely granular, some liglj
scratches, minor roughness at top of reverse. Remarkably well d*
tailed and nice-looking. Of the Pillar dollars brought up from the si j
of the Auguste , the overwhelming majority were Mexican, leavni
this as a great rarity by comparison. Worthy of serious attention fro*
shipwreck devotees — where would you find another? Offered with*
certificate of authenticity. (Est. $250-351

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1076 Mexico. 1756 MM eight reales. Almost Extremely Fine. Pleasin
pewter gray with finely granular surfaces and some light peripher
roughness. A well detailed and attractive specimen, coined when w;
already raged in North America. Very desirable. Offered with a cer.
tificate of authenticity. (Est. $200-301'

Rare Peru Pillar from the Auguste

1075 Mexico. 1752 MF eight reales. Very Fine or so. Silver gray with tH
usual hairlines and some light patches of discoloration. Softly struck
at centers, finely granular surfaces, a few minor scratches, good e;|
appeal all things considered. Another sharp specimen. Offered with
certificate of authenticity. (Est. $200-30( j

gray, hairlined from post-salvage cleaning. Finely granular but overJ
quite nicely preserved, with much sharp detail retained. Anoth |
lovely Pillar with an exceptionally rare provenance. Offered withi
certificate of authenticity. (Est. $200-30»

As in the British colonies south of the 49° parallel, eight reales coins (mostly Merl
can) were the staple coin of the Canadian economy in the 18th century and well in’,
the 19th. In the literature of the day, such coins were most likely to be called piastrl
(in Francophone Louisiana, as well); indeed, this language appears on some bail
notes of the era and in La Comes diary.

Treasures of the world

H.M.S. Athenienne

sunk in 1 806 off the coast of Sicily

lie British Royal Navy frigate H.M.S. Athenienne carried 66 guns
1 a crew of 470 when she was lost in the Mediterranean Sea in
tober 1806. She was on her way to Sicily from Gibraltar to move
jps and (apparently) a substantial quantity of coins in a strategic
ve to thwart Napoleon s political advances on Italy. Indeed, when
poleon named his brother Joseph King of Naples, Sicily was not
uded in his kingdom. Only 123 men survived the wreck, which
urred on one of the Mediterranean’s most ancient dangers to ships:
Skerki reef about 75 miles off the Sicilian coast. This wreck was
aged in modern times by the salvage company Groupe de Recherche
heologique Sous-Marine Post-Medievale (GRASP), led by well-
•wn salvor Robert Stenuit. The wreck yielded mostly eight reales
n Spanish American and mainland mints, but at least one gold coin
recovered.

78 Great Britain. 1787 spade half guinea. VF or a bit better. Rich yel¬
low gold with rosy highlights. Somewhat scuffy in appearance with
many light abrasions, but quite sharp with suggestions of lustre. A
popular type with a very rare provenance. Offered with a Robert
Stenuit certificate. (Est. $300-400)

Lady Burgess

sunk in 1806 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa

n English East India company packet-ship headed for Madras and
gal, the Lady Burgess sank near Boa Vista Island on the night of April
10, 1 806. Her wreck resulted in the loss of 66 souls and a considerable
Hint of silver and gold consigned on behalf of private individuals. Th is
:k was salvaged by Arqueonautas in the mid-1990s.

79 Great Britain. 1760 guinea. Fine or better, light bend. Yellow gold
with some hairlining from cleaning at the time of salvage. Lightly
bent with a few small nicks. Old bust of George II, issued the year of
the crusty Teuton’s death. Full of appeal despite the bend, a very de¬
sirable coin with a story to tell and a good representative specimen of
gold as a circulating medium. Offered with Sedwick certificate.

(Est. $225-275)

1080 Great Britain. George III spade guinea, date not visible, (ca. 1787-97).
Poor. Heavily eroded and damaged yellow gold surfaces with the silhou¬
ette ot George III s bust (but little else) visible. A fine example of under¬
sea erosion and perhaps the most affordable gold shipwreck coin on the
market. Not a gem but neat and worthy of inclusion in a cabinet of ship¬
wreck pieces. Offered with Sedwick certificate. (Est. $75-100)

1081 Mexico. 1793 FM eight reales, Carlos IV. AVF. Silver gray with
mottled reverse toning. Very little corrosion and generally well-pre¬
served, though some hairlines from post-salvage cleaning are noted.
A good specimen. Offered with Sedwick certificate and
Arqueonautas insert-card #VAL-002/00/161 06.442. (Est. $60-70)

1082 Mexico. 1795 FM eight reales, Carlos IV. AVF. Silver gray with some
olive toning, particularly on the reverse. Practically no corrosion,
some hairlines are noted. Offered with Sedwick certificate and
Arqueonautas insert-card #VAL-002/00/l 61 06.480. (Est. $60-70)

1083 Mexico. 1796 FM eight reales, Carlos IV. Toned VF. Mottled silver gray
and darker toning with nice visual impact. Very little corrosion, just
some of the expected hairlines. Offered with Sedwick certificate and
Arqueonautas insert-card #VAL-002/00/16l 06.507. (Est. $60-70)

1084 Mexico. 1801 FT eight reales, Carlos IV. Toned AVF. Silver gray with

peripheral toning on the obverse, mottled toning on the reverse.
Little in the way of corrosion, well-preserved despite some hairlines.
Offered with Sedwick certificate and Arqueonautas insert-card
#VAL-002/00/ 1 6 1 06.668. (Est. $60-70)

1085 Mexico. 1 802 FT eight reales, Carlos IV. Nice VF. Silver gray with no

appreciable corrosion, just evidence of post-salvage cleaning. Offered
with Sedwick certificate and Arqueonautas insert-card #VAL-002/
00/16106.728. (Est. $65-75)

1086 Mexico. 1803 FT eight reales, Carlos IV. Toned VF or better. Pleas¬

ing silver gray with some darker highlights. Excellent eye appeal with
only minor surface corrosion and the usual hairlines. A particularly
nice example, offered with Sedwick certificate and Arqueonautas in¬
sert-card #VAL-002/00/l 6 106.775. (Est. $60-70)

1087 Mexico. 1803 FT eight reales, Carlos IV. Toned VF. Nice silver gray
with some darker toning, particularly on the reverse. Minimal salt¬
water corrosion, tiny rim push at 5:00 on reverse, light hairlines. A
sharp specimen from this interesting wreck. Offered with Sedwick
certificate and Aqueonautas insert-card #VAL-002/00/l 6106.774.

(Est. $60-70)

1088 Mexico. 1803 FT eight reales, Carlos IV. VF. Well-preserved golden

gray with vestiges of reverse lustre. Practically no corrosion, some
hairlines but sharp and attractive. Interesting obverse die crack at
9:00. Offered with Sedwick certificate and Arqueonautas insert-card
#VAL-002/00/ 161 06.737. (Est. $60-70)

Treasures of the world

1089 Mexico. 1804 FT eight reales, Carlos IV. AVF-VF. Perhaps a bit
sharper, but heavily hairlined from post-salvage cleaning. All but free
ol corrosion and worthy of consideration. Offered with Sedwick cer¬
tificate and Arqueonautas insert-card #VAL-002/00/16l06.817.

(Est. $60-70)

At one time, the prevailing theory on the rarity of U.S. 1804 dollars was that all
were lost in a shipwreck offTripoli during American naval actions in the area. While
this, of course, has not been borne out by later historical inquiry, here is a chance to
purchase an 1804 dollar that really was in a shipwreck!

San Pedro de Alcantara

sunk off Venezuela in 1815

The San Pedro de Alcantara exploded and sank off Coche Island on
April 24, 1815, scattering debris over a wide area. She was dispatched
to Venezuela from Cadiz, Spain to assist in suppression of the (success¬
ful) revolution taking place. At the timeof her departure from Spain, the
warship had 64 guns aboard and between 500,000 and 3,000,000 pesos
in gold and silver. On April 23, 1815, the fleet commander, General
Pablo Morillo, mysteriously moved his quarters from the San Pedro to
another ship in the fleet - the next day, she burst into flames and sank,
taking 50 sailors into the deeps.

When the wreck was salvaged soon thereafter, rumors spread of a theft
aboard or some other sort of intrigue as word spread that half the ship’s
treasure had disappeared. Only silver coins were recovered from the
wreck in the early years, lending credence to the suggestion that the gold
coins had never made it aboard or were taken by Morillo before the ship
was set ablaze as a cover-up. The following gold coin comes from the
precise area of the wreck in recent years and, clearly, the date and origin
of the coin matches well with the manifested “gold onzas" said to be
aboard. Either the portion of the ship holding gold was sent far afield
by the explosion, or this gold is one of few that remained after the theft
occurred. Either way, this wreck tells an interesting if little told story full
of mystery and mischief. More can be found in Potter’s Treasure Diver 's
Guide on this ship.

1090 Peru, Lima. 1807 JP eight escudos, Carlos IV. AU. Lustrous yellow
gold. A few minor planchet flaws are noted on and around the face,
surfaces have a somewhat sandblast appearance. A lovely specimen
with an excellent look from this interesting shipwreck, heretofore never
offered at auction. Offered with Sedwick certificate. (Est. $600-750)

Elingamite

sunk in 1902 on the coast of West Island, New Zealand

T ransporting bullion from Sydney to Auckland, the steamer Elingam
struck rocks in heavy fog in the morning of November 9, 1 902, and sJ
within 20 minutes. Captain Ernest Bacot Atwood was charged vJ
negligence soon after the ship went aground at Three Kings Islam
though he was fully exonerated eight years later. While few people d
at the time of the wreck, 45 people died all told, many after hav
drifted in lifeboats for nearly a week with no food or water. The bull
aboard was meant for shipment to various banks in New Zealai
including some 6,000 half sovereigns. About £4000 worth of the ca,
was recovered by early 1907, when salvage efforts ceased until 191
Eventually 1 0,000 more coins were found. T oday, the wreck is priva
owned and is a popular spot for scuba divers.

1091 Great Britain. Set of one 1900 half crown, one 1900 florin, and o-

1878 shilling. Each coin ranges from lightly granular to moderate;
corroded, though each is fully readable and the half crown retai
bits of lustre on the reverse. Each piece has pleasing eye appeal, t:|
shilling being the most corroded of the three. The set is encased irn
plastic holder that says “STG. SILVER COINS FROM TF
ELINGAMITE SHIPWRECK IN NEW ZEALAND, 1902, 1 C
500 SETS,” housed in a hinged plastic box with certificate. A nil
collection of items from this interesting modern wreck. (Total:
pieces in custom holder) (Est. $75-125

The “Manila Bay Treasure ”

dumped in the Philippines in 1942

In the spring of 1942, Japanese forces “island-hopped" their 1
towards the Philippines and the eventual goal of capturing Manila,
precious metal backing for Philippine currency had been movec
Corregidor, a tiny island situated at the open entrance of Manila E
As Japanese troops came closer and closer to this tiny isle, conctt
about the capture of the wealth of Manila became heightened, and sc.
16 million pesos in silver coin was boxed and dumped into the s.
waters of Manila Bay to avoid its fall into enemy hands. Corregidor
in May 1942, but the Japanese did not undertake the salvage of
millions of ounces of silver off its shores. After World War II, the b
of the silver was brought up and recoined. What remains on the maii
is an historic reminder of one of the great battlefields of World Waj
certainly no less historic for being in the fairly recent past. Such pin
have become quite scarce in recent years and are popular am-
collectors of World War II history.

1092 Philippines. A trio of pieces from the Manila Bay Treasure, each 0
tremely Fine, basically as struck with light corrosion: ☆ 1936
centavos (2). One has mottled dark toning on the lightly corrod(
obverse, while the reverse is lustrous and pleasing with only a snii
area of peripheral corrosion. The other is silver gray from light deal
ing after salvage, finely corroded but very pleasing ☆ 1936 Roosev'l
and Quezon peso. Silver gray from light cleaning with heavy corn
sion on each side. Attractive. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $1 50-201

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Treasures of the World

Coins of the World

393 Danish West Indies. 1845 20 skillings. KM- 17. EF. Richly and
deeply toned with strong underlying lustre. Popular in America ow¬
ing to its reverse legend which features DANSK AMERIKANSK
MYNT, referring to the Indies as part of the Americas.

(Est. $125-175)

)94 Denmark. (1675) two ducats. Struck in silver. KM-347 for type.
Choice AU. Deep lilac-gray with intense gold iridescence. Highly
lustrous and somewhat prooflike. A rare issue. (Est. $200-300)

)95 Denmark. 1747-A two kroner. KM-Cl2a, D-560. AU. Highly lus¬
trous. Frosty surfaces display a whisper of rich golden iridescence. A
few faint hairlines noted, otherwise devoid of all but some natural,
tiny planchet marks. An attractive coin overall. (Est. $650-850)

•96 Denmark. 1822-F species daler. KM-695.1. Choice Uncirculated.

Satiny lustrous surfaces display warm golden gray highlights. Some
splashes of deeper gray are seen on the obverse. (Est. $350-450)

•97 Denmark. Pair of silver unlisted Proof issues, both graded Proof-63
(NGC): ☆ 1874 25 ore. KM-796.1 ☆ 1875 krone. KM-797.1. Both
with attractive golden toning. Neither of these dates is listed in Proof
format, and both are undoubtedly quite rare as such. (Total: 2 pieces)

(Est. $300-600)

98 Denmark. 1939 half krone. KM-831.2. Choice AU. Lustrous and

frosty surfaces display warm golden iridescence on both sides. A rare
date. (Est. $125-175)

99 Dominican Republic. A nicely matched set of one-year-only type
coins: it 1897-A half peso. KM- 15. AU. Lightly cleaned long ago,
since naturally retoned it 1897-A peso. KM- 16. EF, lightly cleaned
long ago, since naturally retoned. A scarce duo. (Total: 2 pieces)

(Est. $275-400)

1 100 Dominican Republic. 1937 25 centavos. KM-20. Proof-64 (NGC).
Deeply toned. Reflective surfaces and lightly frosted motifs display
deep gold, violet, rose, and slate iridescence. (Est. $400-600)

Reportedly from the collection of John J. Pittman, although not marked as such
on the holder; the photo in the Pittman auction catalogue and the present coin are
such that positive identification cannot be established.

1101 Egypt. AH 1255 (1) 20 qirsh. KM-232. VF-35 (PCGS). Medium
gray with some rose and olive highlights. A scarce date in all grades.

(Est. $700-1,000)

1102 Egypt. 1923-H 10 piastra. KM-337. Choice Uncirculated. Highly

lustrous and fully brilliant save for a whisper of pale champagne on
the high points. A splendid example of an issue that is frequently
found less fine. (Est. $125-175)

1103 El Salvador. 1893 centavo. KM-108. Choice EF. Medium brown

with decided olive highlights. Lustrous. A rare date within the design
type, and certain to cause a bidding stir. (Est. $650-800)

1104 El Salvador. Selection of minors from El Salvador and surrounding

countries: it El Salvador. 1892 five centavos. KM- 109. VF it 1911
10 centavos. KM- 122. Choice Uncirculated it 1914 10 centavos.
KM- 125. EF it Guatemala. 1876-P quarter real. KM-146. EF ☆
1880/77-E half real. KM-115.1. Choice Uncirculated it 1862-R
real. KM- 137.1. Uncirculated it 1878-D four reales. KM- 150. Al¬
most EF ☆ 1956 10 centavos. KM-256.1. Gem Uncirculated ☆
Honduras. 1833-F two reales. KM- 19. VF, corroded 'fc Nicaragua.
1940 five centavos. KM- 12. Choice Uncirculated ☆ Paraguay. 1870
two centesimos. KM-3. Gem Uncirculated, red and brown ☆ Peru.
South Peru. 1858-L,MR half real. KM-177. Choice EF. A nice
group. (Total: 12 pieces) (Est. $250-450)

1105 El Salvador. Hoardlet of 191 1 10 centavos issues, all lustrous Uncir¬

culated, some pieces lightly toned. All are KM-22. A grand little
group. (Total: 1 1 pieces) (Est. $300-500)

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G.K.S AND Ml, RENA GALLERIES

Treasures of the world

1106 El Salvador. Quartette of silver crowns from El Salvador and sur¬

rounding areas: ☆ El Salvador. 191 1-CAM peso. KM-1 15.1. Uncir¬
culated 'w- Nicaragua. 1912-H cordoba. KM- 16. VF 'fr Panama.
1904 50 centesimos. KM-5. AU ☆ Peru. 1834 silver medal. Na¬
tional Convention and Constitution Proclamation medal.
Fonrobert-9044. AU. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $300-400)

1 107 Finland and other Scandinavian locales: ☆ Finland. 1918 five penni.

KM-21.1. Uncirculated Norway. 1779-HIAB two skillings. KM-
255. VF "ft Sweden. 1871 two ore. KM-706. Choice Uncirculated,
red and brown 1939 two kroner. KM-787. Uncirculated. (Total: 4
pieces) (Est. $100-150)

1 108 France. 1564-M teston. Toulouse. C-1356. Choice EF. Attractive li¬

lac-gray with deeper toning in the recessed areas. Nicely centered and
sharply struck, a pleasing coin in all respects. (Est. $275-350)

1109 France. Group of early issues: Liard. 1655-B. KM-192.2. Fine,
cleaned & 1770-W. KM-543.11. VG, cleaned He 1/12 ecu. 1650-D.
KM- 140.2. EF. Unpriced in the Krause-Mishler reference v? 1658-D
KM-166.04. AU, adjustment marks at rim He 1662-1 KM-199.5. VF,
lustrous. 10 sols He 1703-A KM-349.01. VF, cleaned One-tenth
ecu. 1712-9 KM-379.23. AU. (Total: 7 pieces) (Est. $450-650)

1110 France. Selection of popular issues: ☆ 1793-Wsol. KM-619.12. VF,

a nice coin for such a crude design type ☆ L’an 4-A five centimes.
KM-635.01. EF He L’an 5-A decime. KM-645.01. EF, some pitting
He L’an 7-A decime. KM-645.01. VG (2) He L’an 8-A decime. KM-
645.01. Glossy VF He 1827-A quarter franc. KM-722.01. AU He L’an
12-A franc. KM-656.01. VF He L’an 10-L five francs. KM-639.06.
VG He 1837-A five francs. KM-749.01. VF He 1876-A five francs.
KM-820.01. Uncirculated He 1877-A five francs. KM-820.01. AU.
(Total: 12 pieces) (Est. $500-700)

1111 France. 1776-A 24 sols or 1/5 ecu. Paris Mint. KM-569.1. AU-50
(PCGS). A lustrous silver gray specimen with rich lilac-gray toning.
Some lightness of strike is seen on the reverse, and a faint, natural
planchet mark, as struck, crosses the cheek of Louis XVI. Still a
choice example of the date and denomination. (Est. $200-300)

1112 France. 1643-A quarter ecu. Paris. KM-134.1. Choice EF. Impressive
lilac-gray surfaces with some deeper toning highlights. A touch of wear
on the high points coupled with a virtually complete absence of con¬
tact marks makes for a truly choice specimen overall. (Est. $300-500)

1113 France. 1643-G quarter ecu. Potiers. KM-47.7. EF. Rich golden gray

surfaces with strong golden iridescence in the recessed areas. Nicely
struck; in fact broadly double struck, which at first gives the appear¬
ance of an undertype. Choice in all respects. (Est. $225-325)

1114 France. 1720-A 1/3 ecu. Paris. KM-455.1. Choice AU. Appealing

cartwheel lustre on subtly toned surfaces. Central strike bold, minor
peripheral weakness. A beautiful specimen. (Est. 200-300)

French coinage dated 1 720 was struck under the control of famed economist John
l aw, whose Mississipi Bubble Scheme had a disastrous effect on the French
economy after his paper became worthless. Such pieces are popular among collectors
of colonial issues; John l aw was largely responsible for the settling of New Orleans
just a year before.

1115 France. 1643-A half ecu. Paris. KM-135.1. VF-35 (PCGS). Rq

after date. Attractive lilac-gray with deeper slate in the recessed ares
Some lustre remains in the recessed areas. A few faint marks presen
but still an attractive example of a late Louis XIII issue.

(Est. $500-70)

Uncirculated 1643-A Half Ecu

Louis XIV, The Sun King

1116 France. 1643-A half ecu. Paris. KM-163.1. MS-62 (PCGS). Poii
after date. A sharp and attractive example of the coinage of the you
king, Louis XIV. Satiny lilac-gray with splashes of silver brightness
the peripheral regions. An attractive coin in all respects.

(Est. $2,200-2,80>

1117 France. 1646-A half ecu. Paris. KM-164.1. Choice Uncirculate

An impressive half ecu. Satiny lilac-gray surfaces exhibit a gooq
quantity of a deep golden iridescence. Nicely struck in most placu
especially so at the bust of Louis XIV. Devoid of unsightly mark
with choice the operative word here. (Est. $450-65’

1118 France. 1650-L half ecu. Bayonne. KM-164.12. Choice Uncircj
lated. Lustrous lilac-gray with deep gold and rose iridescence in t
protected areas. A delightful example ol the design type. A touch
peripheral striking weakness is noticed, otherwise decidedly choi
overall. (Est. $400-601

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119 France. 1650-L half ecu. Bayonne. KM-164.12. EF, choice overall.
Deep lilac-gray with bright golden iridescence in the recessed areas. Lus¬
trous and devoid of all but some tiny, trivial marks. (Est. $300-400)

120 France. 1694-X half ecu. Amiens. KM-295.22. MS-63 (NGC).
Overstruck on an earlier issue from the Paris Mint, with the A mint-
mark of that mint plainly visible on the reverse of the present coin.
Lustrous, bright silver surfaces with some pale golden iridescence.
Struck from lightly rusted dies. Scarce so fine. (Est. $675-875)

121 France. 1791 -A half ecu. Paris. KM-77.1. Choice AU. Heron below

bust. Highly lustrous with delightful golden iridescence on both
sides. Devoid of all distractions save for a hint of rubbing on the ob¬
verse high points. Choice. (Est. $175-250)

122 France. 1701 -S ecu. Reins. KM-329.17. VF, finer in places. Over

struck on a 1697 ecu, type of KM-298. Medium silver gray with li¬
lac-gray high points. A few stray marks noted. Design undertype
plainly visible. (Est. $200-300)

123 France. 1730-D ecu. Lyon. KM-486.6. Choice AU. Lively deep li¬
lac-gray surfaces display warm rose and gold iridescence. Devoid of
extraneous marks, and decidedly choice as such. (Est. $500-700)

24 France. 1765-Pau ecu de Bearn. KM-47.30, Sobin-39. EF, cleaned.
Pale silver gray with much lustre remaining, particularly on the re¬
verse. Heavy peripheral adjustment marks on obverse. Evenly hair¬
lines from a harsh cleaning, well-detailed and sharp. A worthwhile
example of this scarce type from the southwest corner of France.

(Est. $125-250)

1125 France. 1789-R ecu. Orleans. KM-564.14, C-78.13. EF. An alto¬

gether outstanding example of the issue, nicely struck for the design
type, and devoid of all but some minor planchet adjustment marks
on the reverse (adjustment marks typically plague this issue). Pleas¬
ing iridescent lilac-gray with much lustre in the recessed areas. We re¬
iterate, truly choice for the date, issue, and grade. Worthy of a pre¬
mium bid. (Est. $200-400)

1126 France. A delightful mix of issues from Napoleon III, all Uncircu¬

lated, many being choice: ☆ 1853-A centime. Y-14.1 ☆ 1854-W
two centimes. Y-l 5.7 ☆ 1853-A five centimes. Y- 16.1 ☆ 1863-Afive
centimes. Y-20.1 ☆ 1853-B 10 centimes. Y-l 7.2 ☆ 1867-A 20 cen¬
times. Y-28.1 ☆ 1867-BB 50 centimes. Y-29.2 ☆ 1868-A franc. Y-
30.1 (2). (Total: 9 pieces) (Est. $175-250)

1127 France. 1852-A 10 centimes. Paris. KM-771.1. MS-65 RB (NGC).

Mainly satiny, glittering red with some deeper brown iridescence on
the high points. A sharp and pleasing example from the first year of
the design type, a date that also has the distinction of having the low¬
est mintage of the design type. (Est. $175-250)

1128 France. A selection of copper 10-centimes issues: ☆ 1863-A KM-

798.1. Choice Uncirculated ☆ 1881 -A KM-815.1. Choice Uncircu¬
lated. A scarce date ☆ 1 886-A KM-8 15.1. Choice AU ☆ 1 906 KM-
843. Choice Uncirculated, red. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $150-200)

1 129 France. A quartette of popular silver issues: ☆ 1859-A 20 centimes.
KM-778.1 . Choice Uncirculated it 1851 -A 50 centimes. KM-

769.1. VF ☆ 1824-A franc. KM-709.1. VF ☆ 1888-A franc. KM-

822.1. Uncirculated. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $150-200)

1130 France. Attractive mix of Uncirculated silver issues, many of them
choice: ☆ 1888-A 50 centimes. Y-48.1 (3) it 1887-A franc. Y-49.1
it 1 888-A franc. Y-49.1 it 1895-A franc. Y-49.1 (3). All show vary¬
ing degrees of attractive toning. (Total: 8 pieces) (Est. $150-250)

1131 France. An impressive group of 1 894-A 50 centimes pieces, all highly
lustrous and most richly toned. An ideal dealer’s lot or group for the
collector with that inborn penchant to hoard. (Total: 38 pieces)

(Est. $700-900)

1132 France. 1823-A half franc. KM-708.1. MS-63 (SEGS). Highly lus¬

trous and somewhat prooflike, with frosty motifs and reflective
fields. (Est. $125-175)

1 133 France. L’an-12-A franc. KM-649.1 . Choice AU. Lustrous silver gray
with splashes of deep violet and gold on prooflike surfaces. A pleas¬
ing example of the coinage of Napoleon Bonaparte. (Est. $250-350)

1134 France. 1813-A franc. KM-692.1. Choice AU, some faint hairlines
present. Medium golden gray with deep and satiny slate iridescence
present at the rims. A pleasing Napoleonic issue. (Est. $200-300)

Treasures of the world

1135 France. 1898 franc. Piedfort. Silver. KM-844.1 for type. Choice
Uncirculated. Plain edge. ARGENT (silver) stamped on edge. Deep
golden gray mattelike surfaces display strong underlying lustre. An
impressive and intriguing issue. (Est. $300-400)

1 136 France. 1928 franc. Piedfort. Silver. Type of KM-844.1. Specimen-
64 (PCGS). Lustrous, mattelike smoky gray with splashes of irides¬
cent rose and electric blue. An unusual piedfort (double thickness)
strike of a circulating design type. Some deep toning spots are noted
on the obverse. (Est. $500-600)

Outstanding 181 1-A French Two Francs

1137

France. 181 1-A two francs. Paris. KM-693.1. MS-64 (NGC). Out¬
standing lustre on satiny silver surfaces. Deep golden highlights on
the obverse contrast richly with pale rose highlights on the reverse. A
satiny, frosty coin that readily approaches gem in many respects.
Sharply struck as well. (Est. $1,300-1,600)

1138 France. Pair of five francs issues, both choice Uncirculated: ☆ 182 1-A
C- 18 1.1. Lustrous and satiny lilac-gray. Nicely struck ft 1832-A C-
204.1. Brilliant centers give way to rich gold and rose toning at the
rims. A delightful pair in all respects. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $125-225)

1139

France. Pair of five francs issues: ft 1827-BB KM-728.3. EF ft
1837-A KM-749.1. AU. Both are lustrous and toned. (Total: 2
pieces)

(Est. $150-250)

1140 France. 1 838-W five francs. KM-749.1 3. Choice AU. Lustrous lilac-
gray surfaces show a few light hairlines. (Est. $75-150)

1141

1147

1149

France. 1852-A five francs. KM-773.1. Choice AU. Strong lustre c
satiny golden gray surfaces. A scarce one-year-only type issue i
Louis Napoleon Bonaparte. (Est. $250-35#

1142 France. 1870-BB five francs. Y-32.2. Choice Uncirculated. A sadri
delight. Strong radiant cartwheel lustre on frosty, brilliant surface
Just a nuance of pale champagne increases the viewing pleasure dr.
matically. (Est. $250-35#

1143 France. Henri V Pretender issues: ft 1833 half franc. KM-PT2.
Choice AU ft 1831 franc. KM-PT28.2. EF. Both pieces attractive
toned. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $250-35#

1144 French States. Orange. (1625-47) teston. KM-68. Choice VF. Issi
of Frederic Henri of Nassau (1625-47). Medium golden gray wit
some deeper toning in the recessed areas. Nicely centered and nice
struck, and devoid of all but a few faint marks. (Est. $250-35#

1145 French Indo-China. 190 1-A 10 centimes. KM-9. Choice Uncirct
lated. Brilliant and sharp with strong lustre. (Est. $150-25#

1146 French Indo-China. 1919 10 centimes. KM-9. MS-63 (ANACS

Highly lustrous, frosty silver surfaces. A scarce date, especially whe
choice Uncirculated. (Est. $300-40#

French Indo-China. 1902-A 20 centimes. KM- 10. MS-6
(ANACS). A splendid beauty. Sharp and exceedingly lustrous, win
splashes of iridescent rose at the rims. Somewhat cameo-like in aj;
pearance as well, imparting an overall appearance that is not fr
quently seen for this denomination. (Est. $150-20#

1148 German States. Anhalt-Bernburg. Attractive pair of one-sixth thal
issues: ☆ 1856-A KM-85. AU ☆ 1862-A KM-87. Gem Uncircr
lated, superb for the issue. Both with a hint of toning. (Total:
pieces) (Est. $125-17'^

German States. Low-mintage Proof nuptuals duo: ft Anhalt-Dessa |
1914-A three marks. KM-30. Silver Wedding Anniversary issue. Proc
1,000 struck. Brilliant ft Mecklenburg-Schwerin. 1904-A two mar
KM-333. Wedding of Friedrich Franz issue. Choice Proof. 6,0'
struck. Lively golden toning. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $400-50

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Impressive Uncirculated Augsburg
1745-T Quarter Thaler

City View Issue

1150 German States. Augsburg. MDCCXLV-T (1745-T) quarter thaler.
KM- 154. Choice Uncirculated. Prooflike. A choice specimen that
borders on gem. Lustrous lilac-gray mirror fields and frosty motifs dis¬
play wisps of violet and silver iridescence. A splendid design type in
equally splendid condition, a pleasure to behold. (Est. $1,400-1,600)

1151 German States. Baden. 1908-G five marks. KM-281. Choice Proof.

Frosted motifs and deeply mirrored fields display attractive iridescent
gold and rose highlights. A few faint obverse hairlines keep it from a
finer grade. A pleasing cameo specimen of a rare issue.

(Est. $1,100-1,300)

1 152 German States. Bavaria. A pair of popular thaler issues: 1764-A.

Amberg. KM-234.2. VF w* 1810. KM-358.1. EF. Lustrous. (Total: 2
pieces) (Est. $175-250)

153 German States. Bavaria. 1789 thaler. KM-260.3, D-1965. EF. Lus¬
trous lilac-gray with rich silver iridescence in the protected areas.
Mildly prooflike in the fields. Some central planchet adjustment
marks on the obverse as often seen for this issue. (Est. $400-500)

1154 German States. Bavaria. 1824 thaler. KM-358.1. EF. Intermingled
splashes of rose, violet, and brilliant silver on prooflike lilac-gray sur¬
faces. (Est. $350-450)

1155 German States. Bavaria. 1828 thaler. KM-386. Choice Uncircu¬
lated. Blessings of Heaven on Royal Family issue. Chiefly prooflike
in appearance, with deep and rich golden iridescence on lilac-gold
surfaces. (Est. $300-500)

1156 German States. Bavaria. 1876-D two marks. KM-505. Choice Un¬
circulated. Frosty and lustrous. A nuance of iridescent gold on satiny
surfaces. Scarce. (Est. $550-750)

1157 German States. Regional issues including coins from Danzig, Po¬
land, all Uncirculated. Many are choice and gem: Bavaria: & 1914-D
two marks. KM-519 "fr 191 1 -D three marks. KM-517. Prussia: V
1901-A two marks. KM-525 (2) ☆ 1913-A two marks. KM-533 V
191 1 -A three marks. KM-527 '& 1913-A three marks. KM-534 (3) "w
1913-A three marks. KM-535 (2). Saxony: ☆ 1904-E two marks.
KM-1261 ☆ 1913-E three marks. KM-1275. Wurtemberg: ☆ 191 1-F
three marks. KM-636 (2). Poland: "fr Danzig. 1923 gulden. KM- 145
(2). An attractive group of highly lustrous specimens, many being
toned in various degrees. Sure to please. (Total: 17 pieces)

(Est. $500-700)

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1158 German States. Bavaria. 1908-D five marks. KM-512.1. Choice
Proof. Frosty motifs and deeply mirrored fields form a distinct
cameo contrast. A nuance of pale champagne toning graces both
sides. A scarce and popular issue. (Est. $500-650)

1159 German States. Brandenburg-Ansbach. 1726 half thaler. KM-155.

EF. Deep lilac-gray with blazing orange iridescence in the recessed
areas. A pleasing example of this popular issue. Scarce in all grades.

(Est. $800-1,000)

1160 German States. Brandenburg-Bayreuth. 1766-ES thaler. KM-252, D-
2042. EF. Attractive lilac-gray surfaces with a decent amount of lustre
in the recessed areas. A nice coin for the grade. (Est. $175-250)

1161 German States. Brandenburg-Franconia. 1542 thaler. D-8967.
Choice EF. A pleasing pale silver gray specimen with attractive
golden iridescence on both sides. Typical for the issue, sharply struck
in most places, lightly struck in a few areas. A delightful coin in all
respects. (Est. $500-650)

1 162 German States. Breisach under siege. 1633 silver 48 kreuzers (48
batzen). Klippe. Uniface (an unusual occurrence, as these are typi¬
cally found with designs on both sides). KM-3. Choice VF. Me¬

dium silver gray with some lilac toning highlights. The ready equivu
lent of the Krause-Mishler plate coin, and choice as such. Usually see
with legends on the reverse, the present coin is a rare exception a
that standard, and entirely enticing as such. A splendid obsidion..
coinage piece in many respects. (Est. $400-60(

The city of Breisach is on the right bank of the Rhine in southern Germany. I|
history stretches back to pre-Roman times, and was once besieged and captured It
Julius Caesar. It remained a strong Germanic outpost throughout much of the medl
eval period, and was made an imperial city in 1275. The city’s long history includl
sieges and takeovers by the Habsburgs, the Protestants during the 30 Years War, til
French, and the Austrians as well. Breisach was finally assigned to the German sta
of Baden in 1 805.

From Jess Peters 1973 ANA sale, Lot 2613.

1163 German States. Bremen. 1753 two-thirds thaler or 48 grote. K1VI
200. Choice Uncirculated. A frosty and lustrous specimen with
touch of golden iridescence on both sides. Decidedly choice, an
scarce as such. (Est. $3 50-50C

Important 1744-MF Thaler of Bremen

1164 German States. Bremen. 1744-MF thaler. KM-185, D-2051. ME
64 (PCGS). An impressive choice Uncirculated thaler that verges o>i
gem in many ways. Highly lustrous with an even sheen of pale chaim
pagne iridescence. Somewhat prooflike, the end result a pleasing
soft cameo contrast. Double struck, evidence of which is mainly see::
on the reverse. A hint of central striking weakness is noted, as migb|
be expected from such a high relief issue. Otherwise, all the desig.i
elements are crisp and sharp. An interesting reverse die crack run
horizontally from the eagle’s tail feathers. Nearly irresistible in in
beauty and quality. (Est. $5,000-7,00C

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Rare 1666 Bremen and Verden Four Marks

Carl XI of Sweden

1165 German States. Bremen and Verden. MDCLXVI (1666) four
marks. KM -64. VF. Lilac-gray with some frosty olive and silver high¬
lights. Some striking weakness in areas, as always seen for this rare is¬
sue. Don’t let this one get away! (Est. $1,500-1,800)

; 166 German States. Bremen and Verden. 1668-M four marks. KM-70.
Choice VF. Warm golden gray surfaces with a hint of lilac. Nicely
struck in all places save the center, as typical for the issue. Devoid of
marks of any consequence, and fairly choice as such. A rarity that
deserves your bidding attention. (Est. $ 1 ,400- 1 ,600)

167 German States. Bremen and Verden. 1675-AH two-thirds thaler.
KM-87. VF. Lilac-gray with attractive silver lustre in the recessed ar¬
eas. A few faint marks are present, but the overall appeal still verges
on choice for the assigned grade. Scarce. (Est. $650-800)

168 German States. Bretzenheim. 1790 10 kreuzers. KM-1. Uncircu¬
lated. Highly lustrous, frosty surfaces with deep golden highlights in
the recessed areas. A pleasure to behold. (Est. $800-1 ,000)

1169 German States. Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenberg. 1676 two-thirds
thaler. KM- 172 for similar type. Uncirculated. A highly lustrous
specimen with a whisper of pale rose and champagne toning on both
sides. Nicely struck at the centers, and nicely centered as well. An ex¬
ceptional example of the type and grade. (Est. $400-600)

1170 German States. Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenberg. 1677 two-thirds

thaler. KM-E224. Uncirculated. Highly lustrous and largely bril¬
liant with some deeper silver toning. A rare issue, one that is
unpriced in any grade in the Krause-Mishler reference. Delightfully
appealing and impressively rare. (Est. $600-900)

1171 German States. Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenberg-Hannover. 1704 24

mariengroschen. KM-1 5. VF. Attractive medium gray with delicate
golden highlights. One of the popular Wildman issues. Free of all but a
few minor marks, and highly attractive as such. (Est. $80- 1 1 0)

1172 German States. Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenberg-Hannover. 1711

24 mariengroschen. KM-1 5. EF. Generous amounts of mint bril¬
liance and delightful golden lustre commingle on pale golden gray
surfaces. Lightly struck in a few places, but quite sharp in others.
Another of the popular Wildman issues. (Est. $90-120)

1173 German States. Brunswick-Luneberg-Calenberg-Hannover. 1727-
EPH 24 mariengroschen. KM-1 12. AU-58 (PCGS). Wildman ob¬
verse, Great Britain reverse. Lovely lilac-gray surfaces display intense
gunmetal-blue and rose iridescence. A sharp and attractive specimen
with plenty of lustre. Obverse with ever-popular Wildman motif, re¬
verse with arms and titulature of England’s King George II (who
himself hailed from the house of Hannover). A physical and aesthetic
delight. (Est. $200-400)

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1174 German States. Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenberg-Hannover. 1727-
EPH 24 mariengroschen or two-thirds thaler. KM-1 12. EF. Medium
golden gray with deeper golden toning in the recessed areas. Gener¬
ous amounts of underlying lustre are present on both sides. Obverse
with German Wildman type, reverse with British Arms of King
George II. (Est. $200-250)

1175 German States. Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenberg-Hannover. 1736-
CPS thaler. KM-232.1, D-2089. AU. Mainly lustrous with a whisper
of pale gold on the obverse and some pale rose iridescence on the re¬
verse. Reverse with arms of Britain’s King George II. (Est. $375-450)

1176 German States. Brunswick-Luneburg-Celle. 1626 thaler. KM-29.1 1,
D-6468. EF. Deep silver gray with deeper golden toning in the re¬
cessed areas. Splashes ol iridescent lilac on the reverse. Typical for the
issue, well struck in some areas, lightly struck in others. Still, EF
overall, and a delight to behold. (Est. $300-350)

1177 German States. Brunswick-Luneburg-Celle. 1648-LW thaler. KM-
169.2, D-6498. EF. Medium silver gray with lively golden irides¬
cence in the protected areas. A few faint marks are present, but the
overall appeal is strong. (Est. $250-400)

1178 German States. Brunswick- Wolfenbuttel. 1798-MC 16 gute
groschen. KM- 1020. Uncirculated. A lustrous specimen with some
prooflike reflectivity in the fields. Attractive silver gray with splashes
of deeper gray, rose, and gold. Fairly sharp for the issue, and highly
attractive overall. (Est. $200-300)

1179 German States. Brunswick- Wolfenbuttel. 1798-MC 16 gute
groschen. KM- 1020. Choice AU. Lustrous lilac-gray with plenty of
silver brightness on both sides. Sharp and attractive. (Est. $140-180)

1180 German States. Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. 1695-HCH 24

mariengroschen. KM-615. VF for sharpness, a few scattered marks
noted. Lilac-gray with some iridescence in the protected areas. Rear¬
ing stallion motif. (Est. $100-150)

1181 German States. Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. 1746-IBH 24

mariengroschen or two-thirds thaler. KM-895. EF. Largely brilliant
with generous amounts of gold and rose iridescence and plenty of
lustre. Essentially mark-free save for a natural flan flaw on the ob¬
verse below the rearing stallion. (Est. $225-325)

1182 German States. Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. 1604 thaler. KM-7, D-
6285. VF. Deep silver gray with some slate highlights in the recessed

areas. Some striking weakness in some places, quite sharp in other a
eas. Another popular Wildman issue. (Est. $175-251!

1183 German States. Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. 1627 thaler. KM-52.5, Lj
6307. EF. An impressive lilac-gray specimen of the ever-popula
Wildman coinage. Nicely struck in most places, although a few smai
areas of weakness are noted, not unusual for the issue. Devoid of urr
sightly marks. A lew natural edge splits and planchet flaws are notea
none of those received in circulation. (Est. $200-350

Attractive 1735-IAB Wildman Thaler

Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel

1184 German States. Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. 1735-IAB thaler. KA
881, D-2143. EF. Lively lilac-gray surfaces with underlying lustre an
some golden iridescence in the protected areas. Devoid of all but som'
small, natural planchet marks. Some striking weakness at the revers
periphery, otherwise choice overall. Scarce so fine. (Est. $1,750-2,001

1185 German States. Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. 1664 one and a h.i
thalers. KM-450.4, D-S77. Choice VF. A choice and attractive lilaJ

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gray specimen. A few faint marks are noted, including some tiny rim
splits, as struck. Denomination countersunk below galloping horse
on obverse, Arms on reverse. An impressively large and equally at¬
tractive thaler. (Est. $900- 1 ,200)

From our sale of the Stetson University Collection, May 1993, Lot
5369.

186 German States. Cologne. 1568 thaler. D-9155. Choice VF. Lus¬
trous golden gray with some decided rose highlights. Nicely struck in
some places, weak in others, as often seen for the issue. Still attractive
overall. (Est. $800-1,000)

187 German States. Eichstatt. 1790 broad double thaler. Bishopric. KM-
95, D-2212. VE, lightly cleaned and long since naturally retoned. Sede
Vacante [vacant throne) . Satiny lilac-gray with deeper highlights in the
recessed areas. Obverse with vacant throne motif, reverse with tree
adorned with names of Canons, landscape with small village and abbey
in the background. An interesting issue. (Est. $350-450)

188 German States. Frankfurt am Main. 1639-AM thaler. KM-88, D-
5294. Choice VF. Lilac-gray with strong underlying lustre. A few faint
marks are noted, none of them overly obtrusive. (Est. $300-350)

189 German States. Frankfurt am Main. 1838 half gulden. KM-315.
Choice Proof. Reflective fields and frosted motifs display attractive
lilac-gray, electric blue, and pale gold iridescence. A pleasing Proof
overall. (Est. $225-325)

1190 German States. Frankfurt am Main. 1843 3-1/2 golden or two
thalers. KM-329. Uncirculated. Lively cartwheel lustre on satiny,
pale golden surfaces. (Est. $275-350)

1191 German States. Frankfurt am Main. 1861 two thalers. KM-365. Un¬
circulated. Lustrous golden gray with satiny surfaces and delightful
eye appeal. A few faint marks keep it from the choice designation.

(Est. $125-175)

1192

German States. Hall. 1746-CGL half thaler. KM-30. Uncirculated.

Medium silver gray with generous amounts of bright golden irides¬
cence. Prooflike fields and frosted motifs form a pleasing contrast.
An attractive coin overall. (Est. $600-800)

1 193 German States. Hall. 1777-KR thaler. KM-47, D-2280. AU, perhaps
lightly cleaned long ago. OEXLEIN.F. below bust. Reflective lilac-gray
fields and lighter, frosty motifs. Scarce so nice. (Est. $700-1 ,000)

1194 German States. Hamburg. 1764 48 schillings. KM-196.4, D-
2285C. EF. Delightful golden gray with strong lustre and deep or¬
ange iridescence in the protected areas. An especially choice example
in our opinion. (Est. $300-400)

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1 199 German States and Germany grouping, all coins choice to gem UiH
circulated: ☆ Hamburg. 1903-J five marks. KM-293 (2) ft Saxonj
1912-E two marks. KM- 1263 ft Germany. 1904-D mark. KM-ll|
ft 1908-F mark. KM- 14. All are highly lustrous and all have toniri
that ranges from light to moderately heavy. An attractive grouping
(Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $240-36(1

1200 German States. Hamburg. 1 907 -J five marks. KM-293. Choi&
Proof, perhaps just a hairline or two from a gem designation. Highl
frosted motifs and deeply mirrored fields exhibit attractive golden irr
descence. A beauty. (Est. $600-800

1201 German States. Hesse-Cassel. 1624-TS thaler. KM-69.2, D-672.

EF. Attractive medium gray with bright golden iridescence in the rc
cessed areas. A touch of striking weakness here and there, as typic.
for the issue. Devoid of unsightly marks and essentially choice
such. (Est. $800- 1 , 1 0(6

1202 German States. Hesse- Darmstadt. 1808-RF 20 kreuzers. KM-2611

Uncirculated. Satiny pale rose surfaces display intense cartwheel lu*
tre. A touch of striking weakness at the center, as virtually always see:
for the issue. Other striking weakness can be seen at the tops of ces
tain peripheral legends. (Est. $250-35^

1196 German States. Hamburg. 1730-IHL thaler. KM-170, D-2282. EF.

Deep rose-gray surfaces verging on slate in places. Lustrous in the re¬
cessed areas. (Est. $250-350)

1197 German States. Hamburg. 1735 thaler. KM-173, D-2283. Choice
EF. Rich lilac-gray with deep golden toning highlights and strong
underlying lustre. A hint of striking weakness at the peripheries, but
sharp at the centers. (Est. $350-450)

1195 German States. Hamburg. 1730-IHL thaler. KM-170, D-2282.
MS-64 (PCGS). An impressive example. Medium golden gray sur¬
faces with deep gold and violet iridescence in the recessed areas. A
touch of striking weakness is seen, but the overall impact of the de¬
sign type is delightful. Scarce so fine. (Est. $1,000-1,500)

1198 German States. Hamburg. 1903-J five marks. KM-293. Choice
Proof. Medium. Reflective fields and lightly frosted motifs exhibit
pale champagne highlights. Scarce. (Est. $650-850)

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1203 German States. Hesse-Darmstadt. 1840 two thalers or 3-1/2 gu
den. KM-310. Uncirculated. Satiny, dusky gray with attractive lustr
and splashes of gold and electric blue iridescence. Not far tron
choice overall. (Est. $400-60(1

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204 German States. Hesse-Darmstadt. 1910-A three marks. KM-375.
Proof-66 (PCGS). A splendid and impressive gem Proof. Heavily
frosted motifs and deeply mirrored fields exhibit a nuance of pale rose
toning highlights. 1 he cameo contrast is so sharp that the portrait of
Ernst Ludwig appears to be floating in midair. (Est. $400-600)

Prooflike 1781-W-WKS Thaler

Hohenlohe-Kirchberg Issue

05 German States. Hohenlohe-Kirchberg. 1781-W-WKS thaler. KM-
12, D-2359A. Uncirculated, prooflike. Large, older bust style. Bright
silver brilliance and heliotrope intermingle on frosty motifs and mirror
fields. Nicely struck in all places. Rare so fine. (Est. $ 1 ,400- 1 ,800)

Uncirculated 1742 Half Thaler

Hohenlohe-Neuenstein-Weikersheim Issue

06 German States. Hohenlohe-Neuenstein-Weikersheim. 1742 half
thaler. KM-16, D-2349. Uncirculated, readily approaching choice
in many respects. A pleasing lilac-gray specimen with attractive
golden highlights on lightly prooflike fields and frosted motifs. Defi¬
nitely an attention getting specimen, a memorable piece. A rare date,
especially when found so fine. (Est. $ 1 ,500-2,000)

1207

German States. Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Shillingsfurst. 1770 half
thaler. AU. Reflective fields and satiny motifs display pale cham¬
pagne highlights. (Est. $400-600)

1208 German States. Lubeck. 1568 thaler. D-9409. EF. Lightly struck in
places at the periphery, nicely struck overall for the type. Jesus and
lamb on obverse, crowned Arms of Maximilian II on reverse. Design
type with 27.6 at center of reverse Arms. (Est. $300-400)

1209 German States. Magdeburg. 1670-HHF one third thaler. KM-167.
EF. Medium silver gray with some deeper toning at the rims. Un¬
evenly struck, with some places weak and other places very sharp, as
typical for the issue. (Est. $150-250)

1210 German States. Mainz. 1794-FS-IA thaler. C-lOla. AU. Lustrous
pale steel gray with some rose highlights. Lightly cleaned long ago,
now naturally retoned and fairly appealing overall. (Est. $450-650)

121 1 German States. Mainz. 1 794-1 FS IA thaler. KM-C99, D-2429. AU.

A high degree of lustre remains on satiny lilac-gray surfaces. Nicely
struck. Scarce so fine. (Est. $450-650)

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1212 German States. Mansfield. 1588 thaler. D-9508. EF. Pleasing lilac-
gray surfaces with lighter high points. Nicely centered and well
struck for the issue, with just a touch of weakness in a few places. A
delightful depiction of St. George and the dragon highlight the ob¬
verse, while the Arms of Mansfield fulfill the reverse design require¬
ments. Partially dated issue 88 above shield on reverse. Scarce so fine.

(Est. $350-500)

Impressive 1660 Obsidional Thaler of Munster

Silver Klippe

1213 German States. Munster City coinage, under siege. 1660 silver
thaler. Klippe. Uniface. KM-323. Choice EF. Medium silver gray
with some light lilac toning highlights. Generous amounts of lustre
remain in the recessed design areas. Probably brushed long ago, but
otherwise free of significant marks. An impressive obsidional coin
with strong eye appeal. Rare so fine. (Est. $500-700)

The city of Munster is located in North Rhine- Westphalia in the west of Ger¬
many, and is known today as a major railroad junction, and for its commercial status
and manufacturing of machinery and building supplies as well. Founded around a
monastery ( munster in German) in the 12th century, its history mirrors that of many
of the main cities in Europe over the centuries, that is, a long history of sieges and
war. To the city’s credit, the Treaty of Westphalia, which ended the 30 Years War, was
signed in Munster on October 24, 1648. The city was heavily damaged by Allied
bombing runs during World War II.

From Jess Peters’ 1973 ANA sale, Lot 2807.

Splendid 1683 GS Thaler

1214 ( icrman States. Munster. 1683-GS thaler. KM-95, D-5607. AU. A truly

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splendid example of the type, nicely centered and sharply struck. Pale lilJ
gray surfaces display rich bursts of golden iridescence in the recessed areJ
particularly throughout the armor and hair on the obverse bust. A Se>
Vacante (vacant throne) issue from Munster. (Est. $1 ,600-2,001

1215 German States. Nurnberg. 1766-SR half thaler. C-69. Uncirculate'
prooflike. Deep and fiery orange, gold, violet, and electric blue a
deeply mirrored fields and satiny, textured motifs. An abundance
eye appeal greets the viewer of this splendid piece. (Est. $300-50'

1216 German States. Nurnberg. 1 76 1 -SF thaler. KM-C75, D-2487. E
Lustrous silver gray with attractive golden highlights. (Est. $175-25

1217 German States. Pfalz-Sulzbach. 1790-AS half thaler. KM-C59..
Vicariat issue. Uncirculated. Reflective fields and frosted motifs d
play a pale wash of rose and violet. An attractive coin overall, au
nicely centered and with just a touch of weakness at the centers,
delight that verges on choice. (Est. $600-80.'

1218

1219

German States. Pomerania. 1760-OHK eight gute groschen. K3'
C17. Uncirculated. Highly lustrous silver gray. Reflective surfadj
and lightly frosted motifs display wisps of violet, rose, and pale s|
blue iridescence. (Est. $350-501

German States. Pomerania. 1674 third thaler. KM-262. Uncircfl
lated. Highly lustrous and fully brilliant with just a whisper or pi
golden iridescence. Some striking weakness is seen, typical tor the c
sign type. (Est. $300-4C

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220 German States. Pomerania. 1707 two thirds thaler. KM- 103. AU.
Bright silver gray with rose and gold highlights on the high points.
Some striking weakness in places, as often seen. Still an attractive
coin in all respects. (Est. $500-800)

Proof 1880-A Prussia Two Marks

1226 German States. Prussia. 1880-A two marks. KM-506. Proof. Bright
silver gray with some pale golden highlights. Some scattered obverse
hairlines make their presence known. Modest cameo contrast
present. A rarity in Proof; the Krause-Mishler reference does not list
Proofs for this date. Rare. (Est. $ 1 ,300- 1 ,600)

Uncirculated 1721 Brandenberg Half Thaler

21 German States. Prussia. 1721 half thaler. KM- 196. MS-62 (NGC).
Deep lilac-gray surfaces display deeper highlights in the recessed ar¬
eas. Nicely struck. Variety with reverse inscription in curved lines. A
rarity when found so fine. (Est. $ 1 ,200- 1 ,600)

22 German States. Prussia. 1802-A thaler. KM-368. AU. Highly lus¬
trous silver gray with splashes of rich golden iridescence. A few faint
marks are noted, but the overall appeal is strong. Popular reverse de¬
sign with two standing “wildmen” flanking the crowned Arms of

- Prussia. . ' (Est. $260-360)

23 German States. Prussia. A selection of popular silver issues, all

Choice Uncirculated, some finer: ☆ 1863-A silber groschen. C-166
(2) ☆ 1862-A two and a half groschen. C-167 ☆ 1862-A one-sixth
thaler. C-168 ☆ 1888-A two marks. KM-510. A delightful group
overall. (Total: 5 pieces) (Est. $150-250)

24 German States. Trio of gem issues, all certified by PCGS: ☆
Prussia. 1861 thaler. Coronation of Wilhelm and Augusta issues. C-
169. MS-66. Delightfully toned "fr Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. 1865
groschen. C- 115. Proof-66. A brilliant cameo ☆ Schwarzburg-
Sonderhausen. 1 846-A half silber groschen. C-20. MS-68. Intensely
lustrous and fully brilliant, perhaps the finest known example of the
date; certainly the finest certified. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $300-500)

25 German States. Prussia. 1871-A thaler. KM-500. Proof. Victory over

France issue. Pale golden highlights on satiny surfaces. Light cameo
contrast present. (Est. $125-175)

1227 German States. Prussia. 1902-A five marks. KM-523. Proof-66

(NGC). Deep rose, blue, and violet with wisps of iridescent gold on
the highlights. A pleasing cameo Proof, still startlingly beautiful after
the passage of 100 years. (Est. $800-1,000)

1228 German States. Regensburg. 1781-B 10 kreuzers. KM-C17. Uncir¬

culated. Pale lilac-gray with reflective surfaces and frosted motifs.
Sharp and attractive. A tiny edge clip, as struck, is noted at 5:00 rela¬
tive to the obverse. (Est. $100-150)

1229 German States. Regensburg. 1754-ICB quarter thaler. KM-C26.

EF. An attractive city view quarter thaler. Reflective surfaces display
warm shades of rose and violet, with plenty of silver lustre in the re¬
cessed areas. Sharp and attractive. (Est. $300-400)

1230 Germans States. Regensburg. 1774-GCB half thaler. KM-C35.
Uncirculated. Highly reflective fields and frosted motifs display
strong lustre and delightful golden highlights. Some faint hairlines
noted for accuracy. (Est. $400-600)

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1231 Germans States. Regensburg. (Circa 1730) thaler. D-2617. Choice
EF. Medium silver gray with impressive golden highlights in the re¬
cessed areas. Somewhat prooflike in the fields. A delightful city view
reverse adds to the overall appeal. Devoid of all but some trivial
marks. (Est. $800-1,100)

1232 Germans States. Reuss-Obergreiz. 1901 -A two marks. KM- 128.
Choice Proof. Reflective fields and frosty, satiny motifs richly toned
in shades of gold and rose. (Est. $450-650)

1233 Germans States. Reuss-Untergreiz. 1751-GHE quarter thaler. KM-
27. Uncirculated. Lustrous and brilliant with just a nuance of pale
champagne. Some cloudiness in the prooflike fields prevents our as¬
signing a finer grade. Aesthetically appealing nonetheless.

(Est. $350-500)

Impressive 1610 Rostock Thaler

1234 German States. Rostock. 1610 thaler. D-5778. EF. Medium golden
gray with intense golden iridescence on the obverse, less so on the re¬
verse. Nicely struck in most areas, with a touch of weakness in pe¬
ripheral places. Date as 610. Some die chatter is noted, adding to the
overall appeal of this splendid thaler. What may be an old area of re¬

pair is noted at the rim at 10:00 on the obverse, opposite the griffii
upper paw. Still, a pleasure to behold. (Est. $1 ,600-2,00

1235 German States. Saxe-Altenburg. 1625-WA thaler. D-7369. Cho
VF. Medium gray with some golden highlights in the recessed are;
One of the popular Three Brothers issues. A few faint marks and sor
edge bruises noted. (Est. $200-3C

Rare Proof 1901 -A Five Marks

Birthday of Ernst, 500 Struck

1236 German States. Saxe-Altenburg. 190 1-A five marks. KM-14i
Choice Proof. Deep lilac-gray surfaces display attractive halos
electric blue, rose, gold, and sea green. Sharply struck and visua
exciting. Struck to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of King Ernq
birth, one of only 500 such pieces produced. (Est. $1, 600-2, 0C|

Especially Attractive Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg
D-2712A Thaler

1237 German States. Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg. MDCCXVII (1717) thall
D-2712A. Choice EF. Reformation bicentennial issue. CVSTG
NON DORMIT reverse style. Medium lilac-gray with some deligl'
ful golden iridescence in the protected areas. Devoid of all but a f
inconsequential marks, and a pleasure to behold. A scarce desii
tvpe. (Est. $1,000-1,4Q

1238 German States. Saxe-Weissenfels. 1686 half thaler. KM-unlist«
similar to D-7663 for type. EE Medium gray with golden gray hitl
lights. Obverse with Jesus as shepherd, lamb of God across his sho|

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ders, reverse with birth and death information for Johanna
Magdalena. An attractive design type. (Est. $700-1 ,000)

1239 German States. Saxony. 1674 one-third thaler. KM-547. EF. Gener¬

ous amounts ol lustre on pale champagne surfaces. Bust of Johan
Georg II to right on obverse, crowned Arms and denomination on
reverse. (Est. $160-220)

1240 German States. Saxony. 1685 one-third thaler. KM-578. Deep
golden gray with some deeper slate highlights. An attractive coin.

(Est. $160-220)

24 1 German States. Saxony. 1 676/67-CR two-thirds thaler. KM-549. EE.

Attractive lilac-gray with some silver brilliance in the recessed areas.
Nicely struck in most places. Unlisted overdate, underlying numerals
plainly visible to the unaided eye. Scarce, perhaps even more so with
the unlisted overdate details. (Est. $ 1 50-250)

242 German States. Saxony. 1690-IK two-thirds thaler. KM-571. A high
degree of lustre reposes on satiny, rose-gold surfaces. A natural edge
flaw, at 2:00 on the obverse enhances the historical quality. Perhaps
lightly brushed long ago, still quite attractive overall. (Est. $180-220)

243 German States. Saxony. 1691-IK two-thirds thaler. KM-615.

Choice EF. Death of Johan Georg III. Satiny lilac-gray with rich gold
and slate toning in the recessed areas. A lovely coin devoid of all but a
few trivial marks. (Est. $550-750)

244 German States. Saxony. 1784-IEC two-thirds thaler. KM-unlisted,
C-l 18. MS-66 (NGC). A satiny gem with intense cartwheel lustre
on pale rose and iridescent golden surfaces. Nicely struck and devoid
of all but a few tiny mint-caused planchet adjustment marks at the
top of the reverse. A splendid coin in all respects. (Est. $260-360)

145 German States. Saxony. Albertine Line. 1573 thaler. D-9798. EF.

Attractive golden gray. Nicely struck at the centers, with just a touch
of peripheral weakness in the legends. Military bust of Augustus with
sword on obverse, Arms on reverse. (Est. $350-550)

146 German States. Saxony. Albertine Line. 1 596 thaler. D-9820. VF, choice
in places. One of the Three Brothers issues. Medium lilac-gray with
deeper slate in the recessed areas. A few stray marks are present, none ol
them that immediately draw the viewers attention. (Est. $160-260)

1247 German States. Saxony. 1615 thaler. KM-44, D-7573. EF. Medium
rose gray with some lighter areas on the high points. A lovely thaler.

(Est. $300-400)

1248 German States. Saxony. 1763-FWOF thaler. KM-C78, D-2677. EE.
Lustrous and attractive lilac-gray with some lively rose iridescence.

(Est. $250-300)

1249 German States. Saxony. 1800-IEC thaler. KM- 1027.2. MS-62

(NGC). A satiny, lustrous specimen with a whisper of pale cham¬
pagne at the centers. Nicely struck for the issue. (Est. $300-400)

1250 German States. Saxony. A splendid pair of popular issues, both cer¬
tified by PCGS: 1912-E three marks. KM- 1267. Proof-66.

Deeply toned ☆ 1902-E five marks. KM- 1256. MS-66. Death of
King Albert commemorative. Deep, satiny lilac-gray surfaces display
intense lustre. A delightful pair of gems, both pieces easily Condition
Census lor the date and type. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $400-600)

1251 German States. Saxony. 1907-E five marks. KM- 1266. Proof. Me¬
dium lilac-gray with attractive golden iridescence on frosty devices
and mirror fields. (Est. $450-650)

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1252 German States. Schleswig-Holstein. 1808-MF 60 schillings. KM-
C9. AU-58 (PCGS). Lustrous and satiny silver gray with pale golden
iridescence evenly distributed. A few faint marks are noted solely for
accuracy. (Est. $550-750)

1253 German States. Speyer. 1770 thaler. KM-C12, D-2788. EF, surfaces
brushed long ago. Ascension of August Philipp, one of 5,000 ex¬
amples struck lor this auspicious occasion. Pale lilac-gray with some
faint hairlines present. (Est. $400-600)

1254 German States. Stolberg-Stolberg. 1731 two-thirds thaler. D-997.
EF. Medium golden gray with generous amounts of golden irides¬
cence at the peripheral areas. Nicely struck for the issue, with very
little central weakness seen in reverse shield (that area is frequently
weak). Devoid of unsightly marks, and a fairly choice example of the
design type. (Est. $160-220)

Rare 1760-IBH Thaler

Stolberg-Wernigerode

1 255 German States. Stolberg-Wernigerode. 1760-IBH thaler. KM-C1 1,
D-2792. EF. Medium lilac-gray with some lighter high points.
Nicely struck and devoid of blemishes. Rare. (Est. $1,400-1,700)

1256 German States. Teutonic order. 1603 thaler. D-5848. Choice F
Delightful lilac-gray surfaces with deep golden highlights. The hig
points are lustrous silver, imparting delightful eye appeal overall,
pleasing example of the issue, a popular design type that features kii
and armorial devices on obverse, reverse with mounted knight an
steed in panoply, with banner and shields of the Order. A delightii
coin for the grade. (Est. $700-1,00'

Uncirculated 1824-FW Thaler

Waldeck-Pyrmont Issue

1257 German States. Waldeck-Pyrmont. 1824-FW thaler. KM-C82. Mi
62 (PCGS). Deep golden gray with lighter highlights and genero*
amounts of lustre. Obverse and reverse struck multiple times, no dou.
to bring out the extra high relief of the palm tree motif at the obven
center. A few faint marks are present, none of which immediately draj
the viewer’s attention. A handsome thaler, and an issue that is qu
scarce in all grades, especially so in Mint State. (Est. $900-1,20)

1258 German States. Worms. 1617 dicken. KM-37. EF. Genero>

amounts of lustre on rich golden gray surfaces. Splashes of iridesce:
rose and deep gold enhance the overall appeal. Nicely struck an
nicely centered. (Est. $300-403

1259 German States. Wurttemherg. 1869 two thalers. KM-618. Chon
Proof. Restoration of Ulm Cathedral issue. Light champagne hid
lights on frosty devices and mirror fields. An attractive cameo coil*

(Est. $700-1.0(1

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1260 German States and other European silver issues: ft German States.
\\ urttembcrg. 1911 -F three marks. Royal Wedding issue. KM-636.
MS-64 (PCGS) ☆ San Marino. 1935-R 20 lire. KM-1 1. AU, lightly
cleaned long ago, now naturally retoning ft Switzerland. Fribourg.
1881 Shooting Festival issue. Five francs. KM-S15. Uncirculated,
lightly cleaned long ago, now naturally retoned. (Total: 3 pieces)

(Est. $250-350)

261 German States. Wurttemberg. 1903-F five marks. KM-632. Choice
Proof. An impressive Proof with incredibly vivid violet, indigo, and
electric blue toning highlights on the obverse, with rich golden orange
predominating on the reverse. A few faint obverse hairlines keep this
from the gem category. Scarce so fine. (Est. $650-850)

262 German States. Wurttemberg. 1908-F five marks. KM-632. Choice
Proof. Satiny, frosty motifs and deeply mirrored fields display a nuance
of pale golden toning. An impressive coin with strong visual impact,
one that readily verges on gem quality. Rare. (Est. $600-800)

163 German States. (Circa 1723) Baptismal thaler. Medallic issue. D-
2935. EF. Overstruck on an earlier German States thaler issue, with

peripheral legends from the host coin tantalizingly obvious on both
sides. Medium golden gray with delightful rose and deeper gray iri¬
descence. A few faint marks are seen, none of which immediately
draw the eye. The famous issue with the baptism of Christ by St.
John as its central obverse theme. Pleasing overall. (Est. $250-350)

1264 Germany. Pair of popular issues, both certified by AN ACS: ☆ 1 874-
C five pfennigs. KM-3. MS-63. Lustrous with a tiny toning spot near
the rim above the first S of DEUTSCHES ☆ 1887-G 20 pfennigs.
KM-9.1. MS-65. A sharp and highly lustrous example of a rare key
date. Difficult to locate so fine. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

1265 Germany. Pair of popular commemorative issues, both certified by

PCGS: ft 1927-A three marks. KM-53. MS-66. Marburg University
commemorative. Satiny with a whisper of pale golden iridescence ☆
1929-A three marks. KM-63. Proof-66. Weimar Republic Anniver¬
sary commemorative. President Hindenburg. Mirror fields and
frosty motifs with rich golden iridescence. A gorgeous pair. (Total: 2
pieces) (Est. $400-600)

1266 Germany. 1928-D three marks. KM-58. MS-64 (PCGS). Durer
commemorative issue. Satiny silver gray with a modicum of pale rose
toning and strong lustre on both sides. Sharp and pleasing.

(Est. $450-650)

1267 Germany. Pair of Proof reichsmarks issues: ☆ 1929-A three

reichsmarks. KM-62. Choice Proof. Waldeck-Prussia commemora¬
tive. Mainly brilliant with a few faint toning spots on the obverse ft
1930-A three reichsmarks. KM-70. Liberation of Rhineland issue.
Choice Proof. Brilliant with a touch of pale blue in the mirror fields.
(Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

1268 Germany. Selection of popular commemorative issues: ft 1929-D three

marks. Hindenburg. KM-63. Uncirculated. Liny obverse rim nick at
1 1:00 ft 1967-F five marks. Humboldt. KM- 120.1. Choice Uncircu¬
lated ft 1970-F five marks. Beethoven. KM- 127. Uncirculated, some
faint hairlines noted ft 1971-D five marks. Durer. KM- 129. Uncircu¬
lated. A lustrous quartette. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $125-175)

1269 Germany. 1929-E five reichsmarks. 1,000th Anniversary of Meissen.

KM-66. Choice Uncirculated. Lustrous and satiny with pale cham¬
pagne highlights. Decidedly choice for the grade. A scarce issue in all
grades, especially so when found so choice. (Est. $250-350)

1270 Germany. West Germany. 1964-J five marks. KM-1 18.1. MS-64
(ANACS). Highly lustrous with somewhat reflective surfaces and sat¬
iny motifs. Splashes of iridescent gold on both sides. Commemorates
the 150th anniversary of the passing of Johann Gottlieb Fichte.

(Est. $200-300)

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1271 Germany. (1918) pattern two marks. Schaaf-60aG2. Silver. “Joy of
Work” by Dalio. Uncirculated, probably brushed long ago. Some¬
what mattelike silver gray surfaces display deep slate in the recessed
areas. An intriguing and modernistic design type, especially so on the
obverse. (Est. $250-350)

1272 Germany. Notgeld. 1922 100 marks. Struck in carbon. Uncircu¬
lated. Deep slate gray verging on black, with faintly granular
mattelike surfaces. Struck on a thick “planchet,” some 5.6mm in
thickness. Issued in Germany during the period of hyperinflation
that hit Germany and Europe after World War I. Rare and certainly
different. (Est. $75-125)

During the period of Germany’s hyper inflation after World War I, uncounted va¬
rieties ot paper, metallic, porcelain, and ivory notgeld issues were produced to pass as
circulating currency. By the early 1920s, notgeld had become essentially as worthless
as the currency it was designed to replace. The present piece, struck in carbon, is
among the rarest of all notgeld styles. Manufactured by the medallic firm of Lauer in
Nurnberg, the present issue represents one of the few times that carbon, a non-me-
tallic chemical element has been used numismatically. Regarding the reverse legend,
ALLEN GEWALTEN ZVM TRUTZ SICH ERHALTEN, it translates to “hold
firm against all violence.” This piece was originally issued as a part of a three-piece
set including two other denominations.

From the Jay Roe Collection. Once a part of Jay Roes award-winning
display group of coinage and medals, “Metals in Numismatics. ”

Coins of Great Britain

Choice Alfred the Great Penny

1275 Great Britain. Alfred the Great (871-899). Two-line penny. 1.7 gr
WYNB | BERHT. N. 636, S. 1066. Near Extremely Fine; bold wi
attractive multi-hued highlights. A delightful specimen with nice nat
ral eye appeal. Alfred’s coinage is popular and historic and the prese
example is worthy of the finest cabinet. (Est. $1,200-1,50*

Alfred “the Great,” the first king to unify England, is remembered primarily for U
scholarship and his military strength. Much of what we know of Alfred comes frc
Asser’s The Life of King Alfred, which begins with a genealogy tracing Alfred’s fam
back to Adam much like the genealogy which commences the Gospel of Matthe
which Asser’s text is undoubtedly intended to imitate.

1276 Great Britain. Alfred the Great (871-899). Two-line penn
Mercian dies. 1.6 gm. DVDIG | MON. N. 636, S. 1066. Fine/Ve
Fine; light scratches in center of obverse where the small cross shou
be. Pleasing pewter gray with a sharp strike, a well-preserved and ai
tractive specimen of Alfred’s coinage. (Est. $450-55''

From Sotheby’s sale of the Stack Collection, April 1999, Lot 430.

1277 Great Britain. Alfred the Great (871-899). Portrait halfpenn
Londonia monogram. Probably a Danelaw imitation. N. 645,
1063. About Fine; portrait details weak; edge lightly chipped to lej
of bust; slight delamination on reverse; even dark gray tone. E
tremely rare before Thames finds; still scarce. (Est. $400-50"

From Sotheby’s sale of the Stack Collection, April 1999, Lot 440.

Anglo-Saxon

1273 Great Britain. Early Anglo-Saxon. Ca. 690-725 A.D. AR sceat. 1.0
gm. Head right inside serpent-circle / bird atop cross. Series B, S.
783. Very Fine. Darkly toned but attractive, well centered on the
obverse and close on the reverse, a bold specimen. (Est. $200-300)

1274 Great Britain. Early Anglo-Saxon. A pair of interesting early issues.

Each is Very Fine: ft Continental “Porcupine” sceat. Silver. 1.2 gm.
VICO variety lb. S. 788. Metcalf 198. A particularly bold example
with excellent visual appeal ft Archbishop Wigmund (837-849). /E
styca. +VIGMVND.LBEP+COENRED. N. 196, S. 871. Well cen¬
tered, glossy dark brown, a touch of minor earthen verdigris present
(Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $200-250)

Rare Penny of Eadwig

1278 Great Britain. Eadwig (955-959). Horizontal rosette penn
“Chester” type. FREO | OR+MO | DERI. N. 730. S. 1 122. Vert
Fine; light bend; chipped on outer circle at base of reverse. Silver gra
with faint peripheral toning. A most acceptable specimen of this ral
king and type with a fine pedigree. (Est. $500-70W

From Sotheby's sale of the Stack Collection, April 1999, Lot 483.

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2 9 Great Britain. Eadgar (957-975). Crowned bust penny. Oxford
Mint. +AEDELBRAND MONETA. S. 1138, N. 750. Very Fine;
bold portrait; slight chip above bust at 1 and below bust at 7. Pewter
gray with subtle golden toning. A very bold specimen, though faintly
granular, of this rare issue. (Est. $800-1 ,000)

From Sotheby's sale of the Stack Collection, April 1999, Lot 486.

280 Great Britain. Eadgar. Circumscription cross penny. “York” group.
+FASTOLF MON. N. 748. S. 1134. Near Extremely Fine. Pale
golden toning on pleasing gray surfaces, all letters of legend nice and
bold, a very desirable specimen of the issue. (Est. $350-450)

Choice Penny of Edward the Martyr

!81 Great Britain. Edward II, the Martyr (975-978). Penny. Bedford
mint. +AELFSTAN H-O BEDA. N.763. S.1142. AU-55 (ICG).
Boldly struck, slate gray with appealing golden highlights, very at¬
tractive overall. Extremely rare as nice as this, roughly the equivalent
as the finer coin from the Stack collection. A beautiful example of
this rare and sought-after monarch, worthy of an advanced collec¬
tion. (Est. $2,300-2,800)

82 Great Britain. Aethelred II. 978-1016. CRVX penny. Canterbury
Mint. +EADVOLD M-O CAEN. N. 770. S. 1 148. Near Extremely
Fine; lush multi-hued old toning on obverse; lustre underlying; tiny
hole on inner circle in front of scepter. A fully struck and unques¬
tionably attractive specimen. (Est. $250-350)

From Sotheby’s sale of the Stack Collection, April 1999, Lot 501.

1283 Great Britain. A pair of issues of Aethelred II. 978-1016: 6 CRVX

penny. London Mint. +7EDERLD M-O LVN. N. 770, S. 1 148. VF
but cleaned with many peck marks and an incipient crack on the ob¬
verse surface ☆ Long cross penny. London Mint. +LLO | EPINE |
MOL | VND. N. 774, S. 1151. VF; bold appearance; two parallel
bends and peck marks on reverse. An attractive example. (Total: 2
Pieces) (Est. $250-350)

1284 Great Britain. Aethelred II (978-1016). Long cross penny. Chichester
Mint. +EAD | NOD | M-O | CISE. N. 774. S. 1 151. Very Fine. Ap¬
pealing pewter gray with an ideal strike, leaving all letters of legend eas¬
ily legible. A bold portrait and very nice for the type. (Est. $200-250)

From Coin Galleries sale of April 1999, Lot 1229.

1285 Great Britain. Cnut. Quatrefoil type penny. Wallingford Mint.
+COL | EMAN | ON PE | LINA. N. 781. S. 1157. Rare mint. Ex¬
tremely Fine or a bit better; hoard cleaned. Pale silver gray with some
remaining lustre. A very sharp and attractive example. (Est. $600-800)

1286 Great Britain. Cnut (1016-1035). Helmet type penny. London

Mint. +PVNSIGE ON LVND:. N. 787, S. 1158. Near Extremely
Fine. Deeply toned with much attractive golden tint. Bold portrait,
small dig at neck, beautiful eye appeal. (Est. $300-400)

1287 Great Britain. Cnut. Helmet type penny. Norwich Mint. N. 787, S.

1 158. Extremely Fine. Hoard cleaned. Silver gray and very sharp, a
bold and attractive example. (Est. $200-300)

1288 Great Britain. Edward the Confessor (1042-1066). Trefoil quadri¬
lateral penny. London Mint. +7EGELPI ON LVNDE. N. 817, S.
1174. Good Extremely Fine; bold and attractive. Dark olive and
golden toning with lovely eye appeal. A particularly good specimen
of the issue. (Est. $400-600)

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1289 Great Britain. Edward the Confessor (1042-66) silver penny. S-l 182,
North-828. Choice EF, superb overall. Nicely struck and fairly sharp
in all places, especially so at the centers. Deep lilac-gray with lively lus¬
tre. The eye appeal of this specimen lingers long after the first impres¬
sion has been made. A truly lovely coin that will see stiff bidding com¬
petition. Not rare, but simply superb. (Est. $ 1 50-300)

1293 Great Britain. Henry I (1100-1135). Pellets-in-quatrefoil penxn
Southwark mint. +ALGAR ON SVD[PER]. N. 870. S. 1275. Na
Extremely Fine; slightly blundered. Lovely pale golden toning. Ve
nice overall eye appeal, which makes the uneven strike far more ft
givable. (Est. $700-90l

From Sotheby’s sale of the Stack Collection, April 1999, Lot 659.

AFTER CONQUEST

1290 Great Britain. William 1(1066-1087). Two stars penny. Winchester
mint. +BRIIND ON PINCE. N. 845, S. 1254. Near Extremely
Fine; edge clipped from 10 to 12. Dark pewter gray with a glossy ap¬
pearance. Bold at centers, a touch weaker at peripheries, a nice speci¬
men of this popular monarch. (Est. $400-600)

Rare Warwick Penny

William the Conqueror

1294 Great Britain. Henry I. Quadrilateral on cross fleury penny. Lond'

mint. +LEOVED ON [LV]N. N. 871. S. 1276. Fine to Very Fir
parts flat; flan somewhat irregular. Rich toning in protected are.,
decent portrait for this issue. A desirable specimen with an intere
ing (yet relatively short) pedigree. (Est. $250-30)

The Beauvais Hoard, predominately consisting of Henry I and Stephen penm
was brought to the market in November 1987 by Glendinings.

From Sotheby’s sale of the Stack Collection, April 1999, Lot 661. Et¬
her, from the Beauvais Hoard.

1295 Great Britain. Stephen. Watford type penny. Oxford min

+GA...E. N. N. 873. S. 1278. Very Fine; blundered legends; most
portrait clear. Appealing pewter gray with some fine granularity. T
typical penny of Stephen is miserably struck, leaving this one as qu
nice by comparison. (Est. $400-60)

Impressive Penny of Stephen

1291 Great Britain. William I. PAXS penny. Warwick mint. +LIFRIC

ON PERPI. N. 848, S. 1257. Extremely Fine. Choice golden and
russet toning with a mostly bold strike. Excellent eye appeal for this
rare product of the Warwick mint. An opportunity for the savvy spe¬
cialist. (Est. $800-1,000)

Purchased by our consignor from Spink’s Numismatic Circular in
1973.

1292 Great Britain. William I. PAXS penny. Mint unclear. +...R1C...ON

C. N. 848, S, 1257. Very Fine; strike badly blundered, leaving some
areas bold and others unstruck. Traces of lustre shine through be¬
neath lovely golden toning. (Est. $200-300)

A few years ago, the present cataloguer (JK) got a chance to swing the hammer in
the Gallery Mint Museum’s hammered coinage exhibition. With no prior experience
and upper body strength atrophied from too many years looking at coins, the first
coin struck emerged somewhat like this — only partially struck and somewhat un¬
satisfactory for a souvenir. The event revealed that striking pressure need not only be
heavy, but direct and evenly applied with no bouncing or sliding of the hammer die.
Somewhat like the sound of a home run, the sound of a perfect strike is unmistak¬
able.

1296 Great Britain. Stephen (1135-1154). Cross pommee (Awbrid
type) penny. Norwich mint. +DAV1 ON ...PI. N. 881. S. 128
Very Fine; bold portrait. A far finer strike than usually seen, with
lovely facing bust of Stephen and a nearly full reverse impression. Ss
ver and pewter gray with some faint lustre in protected regions. A
exceptional example. (Est. $1,200-1,50*

1297 Great Britain. Stephen. Cross voided and mullets penny. Lond<
mint. [+TIERI: D; ON]: LVN. N. 878, S. 1280. Very Fine; attra]
tive portrait; legends largely blundered, as typical. Dark gray toni
with excellent eye appeal. Overall a superb specimen of this uncoil
mon type. (Est. $600-801

From Sotheby's sale of the Stack Collection, April 1999, Lot 671.

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1298 Great Britain. Henry II. Tealby penny. Canterbury mint. Type C.
...LDE... N. 956, S. 1339. Fine or better. Typical uneven strike on a
rectangular planchet; portrait half present, reverse somewhat better
though legend mostly blundered. Pleasing natural dark gray.

(Est. $200-250)

From Glendining's sale of the Elmore Jones Collection , May 1971.

1299 Great Britain. A collector’s trio of 12th century pocket change: Us

John (1199-1216). Short cross penny. Class 5b. London. +ILGER
ON LVNDE. N. 970. S. 1351. Near Extremely Fine, lustre under
light toning; slightly off-center. Nice portrait and excellent visual ap¬
peal is Henry II (1154-1189). Short cross penny. Cl. lb. London.
RAVE ON LVNDE. About Very Fine, cleaned, two cracks in flan, a
more than acceptable specimen of the issue ☆ Richard I? (1189-
1199). Cut halfpenny. London. Fair, some encrustation. (Total: 3
pieces) (Est. $200-250)

1300 Great Britain. A sharp pair of short cross pennies: ☆ John (1 199-

1216). Short cross penny. Class 5b. London. +RENER ON LVND.
N. 970, S. 1351. Extremely Fine, bold portrait. Dark pewter gray
with a full strike and excellent eye appeal is Henry III (1216-1272).
Short cross penny. London. Class VIb. +WALTER ON LV. S. 1354.
Harshly cleaned Very Fine, showing hairlines but still desirable. (To¬
tal: 2 pieces) (Est. $250-300)

1301 Great Britain. A pair of issues from the signer of the Magna Carta,

John (1199-1216): is Short cross penny. Class 5b. London.
+ WILLEM B OM LVN. N. 970, S. 1351. Very Fine, dark gray with
a hint of roughness la' Short cross penny. Class 5b. London. +RAVF
ON LVNDE. About Very Fine, light cleaning with attractive subtle
peripheral toning. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $200-250)

1302 Great Britain. A further trio of London short cross pennies of King
John (1 199-1216): ☆ Class 5b. London. +ADAM ON LVND. N.
970, S. 1351. Very Fine with clear portrait, boldly struck with a
subtle golden tone is Class 5b. London. +FVLKE ON LVND. Very
Fine with clear portrait, appealing dark gray and gold toning it Class
5b. London. +WILELM T ON LV. N. Cracked and poor, though
peripheral legends are quite strong. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $250-300)

1303 Great Britain. Henry III (1216-1272). Long cross penny. Class 5b. Can¬

terbury. WILLEM ON CANT. N. 992/2. S. 1368. Very Fine, bold por¬
trait. Appealing silver gray with excellent contrast. (Est. $40-60)

1304 Great Britain. Henry III. Quartette of long cross pennies, each Very

Fine with clear portrait with only minor weakness noted: is Class 2b.
Canterbury. NICOLE ON CANT. N. 985/2, S. 1361 ☆ Class 3b.
London. HENRI ON LVNDE. N. 987, S. 1363 ☆ Class 5b. Can¬
terbury. ROBERT ON CANT. N. 992/2, S. 1368 ☆ Class 5b. Can¬
terbury. WILLEM ON CANT. N. 992, S. 1368. Each coin is an ap¬
pealing silver gray tone. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

1305 Great Britain. Henry III. Trio of long cross pennies, each Very Fine

or a bit better with pleasing dark gray and golden toning: ☆ Class
3bc. Canterbury. GILBERT ON CAN. N. 987/1, S. 1363 ☆ Class
4ab. Canterbury. GILBERT ON CAN. N. 989/1, S. 1365 ☆ Class
5c. London. RICARD ON LVND. N. 993, S. 1369. From the
Colchester Hoard. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

1306 Great Britain. Henry III. Irio of long cross pennies, each Very Fine:

☆ Class 5c. London. HENRI ON LVNDE. N. 993, S. 1369. Silver
gray ☆ Class 5d. London. RICARD ON LVND. N. 994, S. 1370.
Pewter gray ☆ Class 5d. London. WILLEM ON LVND. N. 994, S.
1370. Silver gray and gold, minor encrustation on reverse. (Total: 3
Pieces) (Est. $1 50-200)

1307 Great Britain. Henry III. Long cross penny. Class lb. London. LIE
TERCI LVN. N. 984, S. 1359. Very Fine. Silver gray with a touch of
encrustation at central reverse. Very appealing for the grade.

(Est. $1 50-$200)

1308 Great Britain. Henry III. Two scarce long cross pennies, both Very

Fine with appealing silver gray and golden surfaces: ☆ Class lb. Lon¬
don. LIE TERCI LVN. N. 984, S. 1359 ☆ Class 3a. Wallingford
mint. ROBERI ON WALLI. N. 986, S. 1362. An appealing pair.
(Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

Rare Penny of Edward III

1309 Great Britain. Edward III (1327-1377). Penny. Pre-Treaty A. Lon¬

don. Cross patee mm. +EDWARDVS: REX: ANGLIE. N. 1 136, S.
1583. Very Fine. Exceptional pewter gray with subtle yet rich cabinet
toning, batch of short scratches in left obverse field noted for accu¬
racy. Choice eye appeal. Rare. (Est. $300-400)

Accompanied by an old collectors ticket.

1310 Great Britain. Plantagenet silver study lot. Primarily issues of Edward

III. Fair to fine, some damage. An interesting assortment from this
exciting time in history with several denominations represented. (To¬
tal: 12 pieces) (Est. $100-150)

1311 Great Britain. Plantagenet silver study lot, with grades average Very
Good to Fine. Included are issues of Edward I - 1 1 1 : is halfgroat 'w
penny (3) is halfpenny (2). Also included is a London long cross
penny of Henry III. Most coins are fairly attractive for their grades
and, though circulated, are desirable specimens. (Total: 7 pieces)

(Est. $150-$200)

1312 Great Britain. Richard II (1377-1399). AR groat. Flatly bust as Edward
III. London. N. 1320a, S. 1679. Fine or bit better; lightly clipped.
Overall silver gray with some subtle undertones, especially bold for the
grade and quite attractive. A very scarce issue. (Est. $300-400)

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1313

Great Britain. Richard II. AR halfgroat. Early bust as Edward III
muled with later style reverse. London. N. 1324. S. 1684. Near
Very Fine. Even and attractive pewter gray. Legends complete
though tight in spots, some scrapes on obverse. Rare.

(Est. $400-600)

1319 Great Britain. Henry VIIL 1309-1547. Second coinage groat. N
1797. S. 2337E. Very Fine. Even olive-gray with good eye appej
despite some central weakness. (Est. $200-$30G

1314 Great Britain. A pair of issues of Richard II (1377-1399): ☆ London

silver hallgroat. lype II. N. 1322. S. 1682. About Fine, faint granu¬
larity on olive-gray surfaces. Very scarce ☆ Halfpenny. London. N.
1331b. S. 1699. About Very Fine, lightly granular pewter gray with
good eye appeal. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

1315 Great Britain. Henry IV (1399-1413). Penny. Light coinage. York

Mint. N. 1364, S. 1734. Fair; legends indistinct to missing. Silver
gray with light porosity, planchet cracked and bowed. Still identifi¬
able and rare. (Est. $200-300)

1316 Great Britain. Henry VI. First Reign, 1422-1461. Rosette-mascle

groat. London. N. 1445, S. 1858. Good Very Fine. Very pleasing sil¬
ver gray with a most attractive portrait. Boldly struck and very desir¬
able. (Est. $200-300)

1317 Great Britain. Edward IV. First Reign (1461-1470). Groat. Bristol. B

on breast, quatrefoils at neck. N. 1580. S. 2004. Very Fine; lightly
clipped. Nice two-toned pewter gray with some faint golden over¬
tones, very attractive. (Est. $150-200)

1318 Great Britain. Henry VIII (1509-1547). Second coinage groat. N.
1797, S. 2337E. Very Fine. Aged silver gray with pleasing blue and
gold undertones. A bold strike reveals the expressive clean-shaven
portrait of this famed monarch. (Est. $150-200)

1320

1321

Great Britain. Henry VIIL Third coinage groat. Tower bust 2
Bristol Mint. N. 1846, S, 2372. Good Very Fine; well struck pon
trait. Lightly cleaned to a pale silver gray but beginning to retona
Some faint granularity noted. A very nice specimen of this desirabl
portrait style. (Est. $300-40(7

Great Britain. Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Fourth issue. Sixpence
1579. Greek cross mm. S. 2572. Very Fine; attractive full rounn
flan. Bold strike in both peripheral and central elements, pleasin:
medium gray with varied undertones. A choice example of this popu;
lar issue. (Est. $350-450*

1322

Great Britain. Elizabeth I. Milled sixpence. 1562. Star mm. Tal
narrow bust with decorated dress. S. 2595. Good Very Fine; a few
superficial marks; natural blue-gray toning (a distinguishing charad
teristic of this issue.) Exquisite eye appeal with faint underlying lus*
tre. Worthy of any collection. (Est. $500-700^

1323 Great Britain. 1562 milled sixpence. S-2596. EF. A thoroughly
pleasing example of early milled and dated British coinage. Nicely
centered, and well struck, with strong details on both sides. Lilac i
gray with attractive rose iridescence in the protected areas. DecidedM
attractive and quite choice overall. (Est. $400-5001

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324

Great Britain. Janies I. 1603-1625. Second coinage. Shilling. Fifth
bust. Trefoil mm (1613). S. 2656. Very Fine. Nicely toned pewter
gray, some areas of minor weakness. A most desirable specimen.

(Est. $250-350)

325 Great Britain. James I (1603-1625). Third coinage. Shilling. Sixth
bust. S. 2668. Very Fine. Choice silver gray with light cabinet ton¬
ing, full strike and excellent visual appeal. (Est. $250-350)

326 Great Britain. Charles I. 1625-1649. Shilling. Tower Mint. Group
F. Bust 4. Portcullis mm. (1633-34). S. 2785. EF-45 (PCGS).
Pleasing old toning, nearly full legends on round planchet, bold
mintmarks. A nice looking coin. (Est. $250-300)

327 Great Britain. Charles I. 1625-1649. Shilling. Tower Mint. Group
F. Bust 5. Triangle mm (1639-40). S. 2792. Extremely Fine. Lovely
lustrous golden toning at periphery, large reverse die crack.

(Est: $350-450)

1328 Great Britain. Charles I (1625-1649). Shilling. Tower Mint. Group
F. Bust 5. Triangle mm. (1639-40). S. 2793. Good Very Fine; at¬
tractive old dark gray toning. A very sharp coin with an excellent por¬
trait of this beleaguered king. (Est. $350-450)

Choice 1646 Newark Sixpence

1329 Great Britain. Charles I. Newark besieged. 1645-1646. Sixpence.
1646. S. 3146. Very Fine; bold strike. Lovely golden and bluish cabi¬
net toning on pewter gray surfaces. Well struck on a broad planchet.
Choice eye appeal. Very difficult to find this nice and always popular;
interested parties should be willing to compete to own this piece.

(Est. $1,000-1,250)

Splendid 1645 Newark Shilling

1330 Great Britain. Charles I. Newark besieged. 1645-1646. Shilling.
Normal arched crown, NEWARKE. 1645. S. 3142. Very Fine; bold
strike; corners rounded off, possibly to make it easier to carry. Very at¬
tractive dark gray toning with a hint of gold. Minor split at one corner,
as struck. A very high quality specimen, choice for the grade and cer¬
tain to be a showpiece in its next cabinet. (Est. $1,000-1,250)

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Exceptional 1646 Newark Half Crown

1331 Great Britain. Charles I. Newark besieged. 1645-1646. Half
crown. 1646. S. 3140. Extremely Fine; bold and fresh. Beautiful
pale silver gray with attractive pale golden highlights and suggestions
of lustre in places. A few digs below date on reverse do not affect the
overall appeal. Destined to become a highlight in an advanced collec¬
tion; an exceptional example of this historic issue.

(Est. $2,500-3,000)

From Jess Peters’ 1973 ANA sale, August 1973.

1332 Great Britain. Commonwealth. 1654 shilling. S. 3212. Extremely
Fine. Beautifully toned with shades of gold and amber. An excep¬
tional quality specimen certain to please even the most finicky of col¬
lectors. (Est. $500-700)

1333 Great Britain. Commonwealth. 1652 half crown. Sun mintmark.
KM-391.1. Choice VP. Attractive slate gray with lighter high points.
Nicely centered although with a minor, natural edge clip, as struck,
located above GLAN on the obverse. Choice overall, and a strong
representative of the type. (Est. $800-1,000)

The present issue is one of the few design types in the history of Great Britain’s
coinage that gives the titles in English rather than Latin.

Appealing Commonwealth Crown

1334 Great Britain. Commonwealth. 1653 crown. .S. 3214. Very Fine

Lovely dark pewter gray toning with glossy surfaces. Some centra
planchet striations on reverse, nicely struck and very appealing. A
high quality example of this issue, certain to please those who delighn
in historic world crowns. (Est. $1,1 00- 1 ,400)

Beautiful Cromwell Half Crown

1335 Great Britain. Cromwell. Half crown. 1658. S. 3227A. Good Ex¬

tremely Fine; a faint rub on the highest points away from Uncircu¬
lated. Beautiful old toning in shades of olive-gray. Splendid lustre
and a few forgivable hairlines. A superb quality specimen of a su¬
premely popular and historic issue. (Est. $3,000-3,500)

1336 Great Britain. Off-center halfpenny pattern of Charles II (circa 1 665)-.
KM-PnH33 for similar type. Fine perhaps nicer for sharpness ini
places. Struck some 15% or so off-center at 10:00 relative to the ob¬
verse, with the rim there to the tops of LVSA and the top of the king’s-
head and wreath as well. On the reverse, the rim touches the top oil
Britannia’s head, as well as her trident and the tops of VINDI. Some
minor bruising has occurred around the rims, otherwise the coin is de¬
void of unsightly marks. Interesting and unusual. (Est. $100-200)

1337 Great Britain. England. Charles II. Third Issue penny, ca. 1660-62..

KM-398, S-3327. VF. Toned and attractive, minor edge chipping. Ini
a custom holder also including two pieces of purple wampum and!
four pieces of white wampum, which appears to be quite old thought
precise dating is impossible. In 17th-century Massachusetts, purple
wampum pieces were valued at a halfpenny per while the commoner]
white pieces were valued at a farthing. (Est. $75-150)]

1338 Great Britain. 1679 threepence. S-3386, KM-433. EF. Deep steel!

gray with lustrous borders and delightful rose highlights. Struck front
cracked, clashed dies. A nice example overall. (Est. $50-100)]

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Uncirculated 1676 Half Crown

1339 Great Britain. 1676 half crown. KM-438.1. MS-61 (PCGS). A
thoroughly pleasing half crown of Charles II. Deep lilac-gray with
attractive splashes of electric blue, pale rose, and silver iridescence. A
touch of striking weakness is seen at the highest points, but all other
design elements are crisp and sharp. (Est. $1,850-2,350)

1340 Great Britain. 1694 farthing. KM-466.2. VG or marginally finer.
An off-center strike of a popular William and Mary copper issue. Some
natural planchet marks present on the medium brown obverse, as
struck, otherwise devoid of unsightly marks. Perhaps 1 5% to 20% off-
center at the bottom of the obverse and correspondingly, at the top of
the reverse. An unusual error within the design type. (Est. $50-100)

1341 Great Britain. 1697 sixpence. KM-496.1. Choice Uncirculated.

Third Bust, large crowns. Intense cartwheel lustre graces satiny, silver
gray surfaces. Bold splashes of vibrant gold and pale blue enhance the
overall appeal of this nicely struck specimen. (Est. $125-225)

1342 Great Britain. 1708 shilling. KM-523.1. AU. Lustrous lilac-gray

with deep iridescent gold and rose at the rims. A sharp and pleasing
example of Queen Anne’s coinage. (Est. $200-300)

1343 Great Britain. Pair of early halfpenny errors: ☆ George I. Dump is¬

sue. Off-center reverse brockage. Chocolate brown George II.
Off-center halfpenny. Perhaps 50% off-center, with most of the ob¬
verse bust and GEORGIV on the flan, while the reverse reveals much
of the seated figure with BRITAN still on the flan. An intriguing and
interesting duo. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $150-250)

Important Proof 1728 Sixpence

1344 Great Britain. 1728 sixpence. KM-564.1. Proof-63 (PCGS). At¬
tractive lilac-gray surfaces. Sharp and impressive, with bursts of
golden iridescence in the protected areas. Proofs of this era are rarities
across the board, regardless of denomination. Silver Proofs such as
the present coin are always in high demand, so please bid accord¬
ingly. (Est. $1,550-1,900)

1345 Great Britain. 1723 shilling. KM-539.3. Choice Uncirculated. SSC
(South Sea Company) variety. Attractive golden gray with delightful lilac
highlights. Lustrous with plenty of golden iridescence. Nicely struck.
Variety with SSC in angles between reverse shields. (Est. $200-300)

1346 Great Britain. 1723 shilling. KM-539.3. AU-58 (PCGS). Deeply

toned with rich slate and golden iridescence. Another pleasing ex¬
ample of the design type. (Est. $200-300)

1347 Great Britain. 1752 halfpenny. KM-579.2. Choice AU. Glossy deep

tan with some faded mint red in the recessed areas. A delightful coin
with just a few faint marks noted for accuracy. An impressive early
copper. (Est. $160-220)

1348 Great Britain. England. 1752 halfpenny. KM-579.2. EF. Dark olive-

brown with a trace of faint porosity in places. Nicely struck from
lightly clashed dies. (Est. $50-100)

1349 Great Britain. 1753 halfpenny. KM-579.2. Choice AU. Hard, glossy

chestnut brown with some lively lustre in the recessed areas. Sharp
and attractive, devoid of marks of any consequence. Decidedly

choice overall. (Est. $200-300)

1350 Great Britain. 1754 halfpenny. Choice AU. An impressive halfpenny
overall. Chestnut brown with splashes of iridescent gold on hard,
glossy surfaces. Nicely struck from a heavily rusted reverse die, with
plenty of evidence of such around and on Britannia’s figure.

(Est. $175-250)

1351 Great Britain. 1806 farthing. KM-661. Uncirculated, chiefly lus¬

trous red but with some areas of deep toning. Sharply struck and
thoroughly lustrous. (Est. $40-80)

1352 Great Britain. England. 1770 halfpenny. KM-601. Choice AU.

Choice medium tan with somewhat hard and glossy surfaces. A tiny
spot of faint detritus is noted below George’s bust, otherwise mark-
free and choice. (Est. $125-175)

1353 Great Britain. England. 1772 halfpenny. GEORIVS variety'. KM-

601. Choice AU. Decidedly choice for this scarce and elusive type,
an issue that is usually weakly struck and usually porous as well. The
present coin is fairly sharp for the type (but not sharp in the classic
sense of the word — all things are relative, after all). The surfaces are
delightful, the only marks being in the planchet when struck. A nice
coin by any standards, and rare as well. (Est. $150-250)

1354 Great Britain. England. 1774 halfpenny. KM-601. Choice AU. Out¬

standing deep tan with a touch of olive. Glossy, lustrous, and sharp,
with traces of frosty red in the recessed areas. (Est. $125-225)

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1355 Great Britain. 1797 twopence. KM-619. Choice Uncirculated,

brown. Lustrous and smooth with faded mint red in the protected
areas. A lovely example of the famous “cartwheel issue, devoid of
marks save for a tiny reverse rim bruise at 4:00 that is so insignificant
that we mention it solely for accuracy. A superb coin for the assigned
grade. (Est. $200-350)

From the Jay Roe Collection. Previously from Stack’s sale of December
1986, Lot 1 645. Once a part of Jay Roe's award-winning display group
of coinage and medals, “Metals in Numismatics. ”

1356 Great Britain. 1816 half crown. KM-667. AU. Medium silver gray
with vibrant rose and gold iridescence in the recessed areas. Lustrous.

(Est. $150-250)

1357 Great Britain. 1817 half crown. KM-667. Choice Uncirculated. A

splendid coin. Bright and lustrous silver surfaces display attractive
golden iridescence at the rims. A few tiny ticks away from a gem clas¬
sification, and desirable as such. (Est. $225-325)

1358 Great Britain. 1817 half crown. KM-672. Uncirculated. Subdued
lustre on satiny silver gray surfaces. Whispers of iridescent rose and
gold encroach upon the design motifs. A pleasing example overall.

(Est. $200-300)

1359 Great Britain. Pair of popular silver 18-pence token issues, both
richly toned: ☆ 181 1 S-3771, KM-Tn2. AU. Armored Bust ☆ 1813
S-3772, KM-Tn3.5. AU, polished. Bull Head style. (Total: 2 pieces)

(Est. $75-125)

1362 Great Britain. 1868 pattern halfpenny. KM-PnQ115. Proof-63

(NGC). Cupro-nickel. Satiny motifs and lightly mirrored fields dis
play attractive nuances of pale sky blue, pale rose, and pale gold iri
descence. A rare and exciting pattern halfpenny, struck from the die;:
used for the regular coinage of the year. Impressive both aesthetically
and physically. (Est. $300-500

1363 Great Britain. England. 1839 penny. KM-739a. Choice Proof. One]

of just 300 Proofs of the date struck. Satiny medium tan surfaced
show delightful lustre and sharpness of strike. A pleasing penny in al 1
respects. (Est. $300-400)1

1364 Great Britain. Pair of Victorian issues: ☆ Penny. 1861 KM-749.2

Uncirculated, mainly brown. No obverse signature, LCW below re¬
verse shield. Large Leaves ☆ Florin. 1901 KM-781. Choice Uncircu¬
lated, lustrous and brilliant. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $125-1 50)i

1365 Great Britain. 1845 shilling. KM-734.1. Choice Uncirculated

prooflike. Highly lustrous and fully brilliant save for the faintest nu¬
ance of pale champagne. Cameo prooflike on the obverse, frosty anch
lustrous on the reverse. Struck from lightly clashed dies. A pleasing

coin overall. (Est. $150-250))

1360 Great Britain. Bank of England. 1804 dollar or five shillings. Cop¬

per pattern. KM-Tnla. EF. Sharp and attractive deep mahogany
brown with a few stray marks. The regular-issue Bank of England
dollar or five shillings coin was in silver; the present specimen in cop¬
per is fairly scarce. (Est. $450-650)

1361 Great Britain. Uncirculated hoard of 1844 half farthings, some

pieces choice and finer, mostly red and brown and thoroughly pleas¬
ing overall. Some show minor spots, but the overall appeal of the lot
is fairly substantial. In-person examination of this group is suggested.
(Total: 86 pieces) (Est. $1,200-1,400)

Several decades ago we occasionally handled interesting hoards of Victorian coins,
including issues made for export, as here. Today in 2002, such opportunities are
highly unusual. I he present offering is thus deserving of sharp attention.

Lovely Proof 1848 Florin

1366 Great Britain. 1848 florin. KM-745. Proof-64 (PCGS). Plain edge..
Deep smoky gray surfaces with indigo and violet iridescence on mir¬
rored fields and frosted motifs. Sharply struck in all places, with evenij
the finest design elements boldly rendered. A rare issue in Proof. Al¬
though in the 1950s and 1960s such pieces were seen on occasion, :
today in 2002 this is a rare issue in Proof format. This particular*
piece is doubly desirable as the first of this curious two-shilling de¬
nomination. (Est. $1,100-1,400)'!

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367 Great Britain. 1862 florin. KM-746. 1. Uncirculated. Highly lus¬
trous and equally frosty rose-gray surfaces with deep blue highlights
at the rims. A lovely example of this scarce key issue in the denomina¬
tion. (Est. $750-1,000)

About 40 years ago when we did an intense study of the coinage of Queen
Victoria, we quickly concluded that Mint State coins such as this were very rare. The
great collecting preference in virtually in every cabinet in England was to acquire
Proofs of dates for which Proofs were available (not annually, but scattered), for vari¬
ous denominations, for such dates as 1826, 1831, 1839, 1853 (rare), 1887, 1893,
etc., but to completely ignore others. Collectors in Great Britain simply did not col¬
lect coins by date sequence. The editor (QDB) recalls an afternoon discussion with
C. Wilson Peck, in Peck’s home in London, in which we were discussing the rarity of
Victorian coins in Mint State. Peck’s specialty was copper, in which he was an ac¬
knowledged expert and well-known author, but he had a working familiarity with
silver and gold as well. In talking about the 1 869 penny in Mint State, back then a
great rarity (I do not recall seeing one in several years of looking), he stated that if
such had been a United States coin dated 1869, and if only a handful of Mint State
pieces existed, they would be worth tens of thousands of dollars. However, as a Brit¬
ish Mint State coin, no matter how rare it might be, few people cared.

1370 Great Britain. 1893 crown. KM-783. Proof-63 (ANACS). A de¬
lightfully impressive cameo with frosted devices and deep mirror
fields. Largely brilliant save for a nuance of pale gold. Sharp and im¬
pressive in all manners. One of 1,312 Proofs of the date struck. Es¬
sentially mark free save for a few stray hairlines and a tiny reverse ton¬
ing spot in the dentils above St George’s helmet. (Est. $550-750)

This marks the debut of the “Old Head” portrait, continued for the rest of the
reign.

1371 Great Britain. 1 893 crown. KM-783. Proof, lightly cleaned long ago.

LVI edge style. Deep golden gray with reflective fields and frosted
motifs. A few faint hairlines present from an old cleaning, but still an
acceptable example of the date. (Est. $300-400)

The edge of the present coin reads DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI
LVI, signifying the 56th year of Queen Victoria’s rule.

368 Great Britain. 1845 crown. KM-741. AU. Dynamic lustre underlies
pale rose and gold iridescence. A frosty coin. A scattering of tiny ob¬
verse marks is noted for accuracy, none of them overly serious or de¬
tracting. A pleasing crown from the early days of Victoria’s reign
(1837-1901). (Est. $350-550)

369 Great Britain. 1887 crown. KM-765. Proof. Jubilee issue. Satiny,
frosty devices and mirror fields exhibit a nuance of pale rose irides¬
cence. A few obverse hairlines prevent our assigning a finer grade.
Still, a pleasing example overall. (Est. $300-500)

This observed the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria on the throne. Next year a
similar observance comes up for Queen Elizabeth II.

1372 Great Britain. 1952 sixpence. KM-875. Proof-64 (NGC). Medium
steel gray with deeper golden highlights. A scarce issue.

(Est. $700-1,000)

1373 Great Britain. 1947 florin. KM-865. Proof-66 (NGC). Silver gray

mirrors support frosty, satiny devices. An attractive coin for the grade.
Definitely worthy of the gem designation. Reverse design with English
rose, Scottish thistle and Irish shamrock. (Est. $400-600)

1374 Great Britain. 1947 florin. KM-865. Proof-65 (NGC). Splashes of

rich golden iridescence on silver gray surfaces. Another pleasing ex¬
ample of the issue. (Est. $300-500)

The year 1947 did not represent a regular Proof set issuing time, and such sets
were produced in very small quantities and not made available widely. Over a long
period of years we have bought and sold only a handful of Proof coins bearing this
date. How remarkable it is that the present sale offers multiple opportunities!

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1375 Great Britain. 1947 half crown. KM-866. Proof-65 (NGC). Mirror
helds and heavily frosted motifs display a whisper of pale champagne
iridescence, especially in the fields. A pleasing example of a coin that
is quite scarce in gem Proof condition. (Est. $700-1 ,000)

1376 Great Britain. 1947 half crown. KM-866. Proof-65 (NGC). Lightly

frosted motifs and deeply mirrored fields exhibit pale rose irides¬
cence, with some dusky golden highlights in the obverse field. A sec¬
ond pleasing example of the issue. (Est. $700-1,000)

1377 Great Britain. Mini-hoard of Mint State 1949 pennies, three “rolls”
of 48 pieces each, all KM-869. Mainly red to red and brown. Housed
in old-style M. Meghrig & Sons plastic tubes. (Total: 144 pieces)

(Est. $400-600)

The old-style M. Meghrig & Sons tubes such as those in the present lot are among
the first of the plastic coin tubes made for collecting purposes. As such, not all the
“bugs” were out of the technology. It seems that the plastic tubes sold by the com¬
pany in question have a tendency to shrink over time, which causes undue trouble in
this later day and age when it comes time to take the coins out of the tubes. Shake
them as you might, perhaps just the top one or two pieces will eventually come out
of the tube. Not to despair! The present writer (FW) discovered a method to get the
coins out of Meghrig tubes with a minimum of stress — both on the coins and the
collector. Simply place two or three inches of water in a shallow pan and set it to
boil. Stand the tubes up in the water and allow them to be heated by the boiling
water. Holding them carefully with a towel or oven mitt — remember, they are
hot! — remove the now expanded plastic tubes from the water and tap them so the
coins slide out. Repeat as necessary.

One of the great opportunities to make a fortune today in 2002 is to invent a plas¬
tic that is at once somewhat flexible but also does not change dimension or become
brittle. From roadside barrels of sand which split open after they have been used for
sometime, to plastic waste baskets, many modern plastic produces have a relatively
short life before they distort or fail. Somewhat similarly, space suits used by NASA in
the early exploration, and perhaps even now, have very little stability, and after they
are a few years old — such as set up in a museum display — they tend to literally fall
apart.

1378 Great Britain. 1951 pennies, 25 pieces, all KM-869. Average EF and

finer. A decent group of a key date issue; these are in the Krause-Mishler
catalogue at $15 each in EF. (Total: 25 pieces) (Est. $200-400)

1379 Great Britain. (1660-62) Maundy set. KM-MDSl. VF and finer.

Contains one each silver penny, twopence, threepence, and
fourpence (or groat). All are sharp and attractive for the assigned
grade, and all exhibit attractive lustre and some iridescent toning
highlights. A pleasing example of an early Maundy issue from the
reign of Charles II. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

1380 Great Britain. 1727 Maundy set. KM-MDS42. Choice F.F overall.)

Consisting of one each of silver penny, twopence, threepence, andi
lourpence (groat). All are lustrous and attractively toned in shades of*
iridescent gold and rose. A pleasing George I set in all respects. (To¬
tal: 4 pieces) (Est. $350-450)

1381 Great Britain. 1740 Maundy set. KM-MDS49. EF. Includes one)

each of silver penny, twopence, threepence, and fourpence (groat).
Generous amounts of lustre on pale golden surfaces. A nice George J
set. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

1382 Great Britain. Four coin Maundy set duo, all with silver penny,,
twopence, threepence, and fourpence or groat. Each in box of issue n

☆ 1866 KM-MDSl 17. Fine to VF ☆ 1960 KM-MDS219. Gem, ass

issued. (Total: 2 sets, 8 coins) (Est. $100-200)1

1383 Great Britain. Trio of popular Maundy set issues, all Uncirculated,,
many pieces choice or finer. Each set contains a silver penny,,
twopence, threepence, and fourpence (groat). 1890 KM-MDSl46i

☆ 1902 KM-MDS158 ☆ 1923 KM-MDS181. All coins are lustrous

and all display some attractive toning highlights. (Total: 3 sets, 12!
pieces) (Est. $150-250))!

1384 Great Britain. 1905 Maundy set. KM-MDS162. Gem Uncirculated.

In box of issue. Contains one each silver penny, twopence,.;
threepence, and fourpence (groat). An attractive group. (Total: 4-
pieces) (Est. $75-1 25)*l

1385 Great Britain. 1953 Maundy set. KM-MDS-212. Four silver pieces,,

penny, twopence, threepence, and fourpence or groat. Choice Uncir¬
culated and finer, prooflike. Light toning present. First year of
Maundy sets of Elizabeth II, and highly popular as such. Scarce. (To¬
tal: 4 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

1386 Great Britain. Another 1953 Maundy set. KM-MDS-212. Four sil¬

ver pieces, penny, twopence, threepence, and fourpence or groat.
Choice Uncirculated and finer, prooflike. Light toning present.
Scarce. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $250-350)'

1387 Great Britain. Another 1953 Maundy set. KM-MDS-212. Four sil¬

ver pieces, penny, twopence, threepence, and fourpence or groat.
Choice Uncirculated and finer, prooflike. Light toning present.
Scarce. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

1388 Great Britain. A final 1953 Maundy set. KM-MDS-212. Four silver

pieces, penny, twopence, threepence, and fourpence or groat. Choice-
Uncirculated and finer, prooflike. Light toning present. Scarce. (To¬
tal: 4 pieces) (Est. $250-350)J

1389 Great Britain. Maundy set selection. KM-MDS-213 to 218. Each

with four silver coins, penny through fourpence: 1954 ☆ 1955 in
1956 ir 1957 ir 1958 1959. All choice Uncirculated or finer,.;

many prooflike. Light toning present. Yet another nice group. (Total:

6 sets, 24 coins) (Est. $350-450)

1390 Great Britain. Maundy set selection. KM-MDS-213 to 219. Each!

with four silver coins, penny through fourpence: ☆ 1954 ir 1955 in
1956 i? 1957 ir 1958 ir 1959 i)" 1960. All choice Uncirculated orl
finer, many prooflike. Light toning present. Another nice group. !
(Total: 7 sets, 28 coins) (Est. $400-500)

1391 Great Britain. Maundy set selection. KM-MDS-213 to 219, and
221-222. Each with four silver coins, penny through fourpence: V
1954 ☆ 1955 i? 1956 ☆ 1957 ir 1958 ir 1959 ir 1960 ir 1962 irj
1963. All choice Uncirculated or finer, many prooflike. 1 ight toning;
present. Another nice group. (Total: 9 sets, 36 coins) (Est. $450-1
550)

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*92 Great Britain. Maundy set selection. KM-MDS-213 to 222. Each
with four silver coins, penny through fourpence: ☆ 1954 ☆ 1955 ☆

1956 ☆ 1957 ☆ 1958 ☆ 1959 ☆ 1960 ☆ 1961 ☆ 1962 ☆ 1963,
with old envelope. All choice Uncirculated or finer, many prooflike.
Light toning present. Another nice group. (Total: 10 sets, 40 coins)

(Est. $500-600)

*93 Great Britain. Maundy set selection. KM-MDS-213 to 222. Each with
four silver coins, penny through fourpence: ☆ 1954 ☆ 1955 ☆ 1956 ☆

1957 ☆ 1958 ☆ 1959 'w' 19601^ 1961 1 962 1963, with envelope

of issue. All choice Uncirculated or finer, many prooflike. Light toning
present. A nice group. (Total: 10 sets, 40 coins) (Est. $500-600)

Sometime we must discuss in greater detail Maundy sets of England, and how
they are given out each year in Maundy Purses in a special ceremony by the Mon¬
arch. Often an audience is present, including quite a few coin buyers (who endeavor
to purchases them immediately from the citizens who receive them as a gift, after
which they make a bee line for the leading London coin dealers), and also, on occa¬
sion, visiting Americans (such as the present writer).

*94 Great Britain. Maundy set selection. KM-MDS-213 to 218, and
221-222. Each with four silver coins, penny through fourpence: ☆
1954 ☆ 1955 ☆ 1956 ☆ 1957 ☆ 1958 ☆ 1959 ☆ 1962 ☆ 1963,
with original envelope of issue. All choice Uncirculated or finer,
many prooflike. Light toning present. Yet another nice group. (Total:
8 sets, 32 coins) (Est. $400-500)

*95 Great Britain. Another group of Maundy sets. KM-MDS-213 to
218, and 222. Each with four silver coins, penny through fourpence:
☆ 1954 ☆ 1955 (2) ☆ 1956 ☆ 1957 ☆ 1958 ☆ 1959 A 1963, with
original envelope of issue. All choice Uncirculated or finer, many
prooflike. Light toning present. Yet another nice group. (Total: 8
sets, 32 coins) (Est. $400-500)

Victoria Jubilee Type Set

Gold and Silver

1400 Great Britain. Jubilee type set, all dated 1887, except as noted, in¬
cluding the following denominations and grades: Threepence.

KM-758. VE, cleaned "A Sixpence. KM-759. AU, cleaned & Shil¬
ling. KM-761. EF, cleaned w Florin. KM-762. AU A Half crown.
KM-764. EF, cleaned & 1889 Double florin. KM-763. EF, cleaned

Crown. KM-765. EF, cleaned Half sovereign. KM-766. Uncir¬
culated, hairlines ir Sovereign. KM-767. Uncirculated & £2. KM-
768. AU, cleaned £5. KM-769. AU, cleaned. None of the cleaning
has been done in a harsh manner, and the overall appeal is fairly
strong. (Total: 11 pieces) (Est. $1,500-2,000)

1401 Great Britain. 1937 Coronation Proof set in box of issue (5). KM-PS

21. Choice Proof or finer, essentially as struck. Five sets, 15 pieces in
each, farthing through crown. Some pleasantly toned, others bril¬
liant. Each set in official red leatherette and gilt box of issue. A nice
opportunity. (Total: 5 sets, 75 coins) (Est. $600-900)

1402 Great Britain. 1937 Coronation Proof set in box of issue (5). KM-PS

2 1 . Choice Proof or finer, essentially as struck. Five sets, 1 5 pieces in
each, farthing through crown. Some pleasantly toned, others bril¬
liant. Each set in official red leatherette and gilt box of issue. Another
nice opportunity. (Total: 5 sets, 75 coins) (Est. $600-900)

1403 Great Britain. 1937 Coronation Proof set in box of issue (5). KM-PS
21. Choice Proof or finer, essentially as struck. Five sets, 15 pieces in
each, farthing through crown. Some pleasantly toned, others bril¬
liant. Each set in official red leatherette and gilt box of issue. And
another nice opportunity. (Total: 5 sets, 75 coins) (Est. $600-900)

*96 Great Britain. 1 956 Maundy sets (7). KM-MDS 21 5. Each with four
silver coins, penny through fourpence or groat. Choice Uncirculated
or finer, many prooflike. Light toning on some pieces. (Total: 7 sets,
28 coins) (Est. $400-500)

*97 Great Britain. A half dozen Maundy sets, silver penny though
fourpence in each: 'fr 1956 KM-MDS 215 (2) A’ 1957 KM-MDS
216 (2) ☆ 1958 KM-MDS 217 (2). All choice Uncirculated and
finer, some toned and many prooflike. A neat group for dealer’s
stock, or for the sheer enjoyment of inexpensive hoarding. (Total: 6
sets, 24 coins) (Est. $350-450)

1404 Great Britain. 1937 Coronation Proof set in box of issue (5). KM-PS
21. Choice Proof or finer, essentially as struck. Five sets, 15 pieces in
each, farthing through crown. Some pleasantly toned, others bril¬
liant. Each set in official red leatherette and gilt box of issue. And yet
another nice opportunity. (Total: 5 sets, 75 coins) (Est. $600-900)

1405 Great Britain. 1937 Coronation Proof set in box of issue (8). KM-PS

21. Choice Proof or finer, essentially as struck. Five sets, 15 pieces in
each, farthing through crown. Some pleasantly toned, others bril¬
liant. Each set in official red leatherette and gilt box of issue. Another
nice opportunity. (Total: 8 sets, 120 coins) (Est. $900-1,200)

>98 Great Britain. 1957 Maundy sets (7). KM-MDS 216. Silver penny
though fourpence in each. All choice Uncirculated and finer, some
toned and many prooflike. (Total: 7 sets, 28 coins) (Est. $400-500)

*99 Great Britain'. 1963 Maundy sets (5). KM-MDS 222. Silver penny
though fourpence in each. All choice Uncirculated and finer, some
toned and many prooflike. Lot includes five original envelopes of is¬
sue. (Total: 5 sets, 20 coins) (Est. $350-450)

1406 Great Britain. 1951 Proof set. Includes 10 pieces, all as issued: ☆ Far¬
thing ☆ Halfpenny ☆ Penny ☆ Threepence ☆ Sixpence ☆ Scottish
shilling ☆ English shilling ☆ Two shillings ☆ Half crown ☆ Crown.
In the original box of issue; the Krause-Mishler reference notes “Rare"
in the price listing for this set. (Total: 10 pieces plus box)

(Est. $100-150)

1407 French States. Anglo-Gallic: Poitou. Richard the Lionheart (1 189-
99). Billon denier. Elias-8k. VF. Obverse cross pattee, reverse PIC /
TAVIE / NSIS / wedge. Scarce. While there are no English coins
bearing Richard’s name, these not only bear his name, but also cite
his English title as king. (Est. $100-150)

Richard the Lionheart is one of the best known characters of the Crusades. While
king of England, he conquered Cyprus and went on to the Holy Land to take mod¬
ern-day Acre and Haifa. On the way back from the Third Crusades, he was taken
and held for ransom in Austria before returning home.

Treasures of the world

Rare Issue ot Edward the Black Prince

1408 French States. Anglo-Gallic. Edward the Black Prince. Sterling.
Tarbes Mint. Second issue. Elias 198. Very Fine. Faintly granular
medium gray with hints of lustre at central reverse. Reasonably well
struck tor the issue with the bulk of the obverse legend bold. Rare.

(Est. $300-400)

1409 French States. Anglo-Gallic. Edward the Black Prince (1368-1372).

Hardi d’argent. Bordeaux Mint. Elias 202. Very Fine; minor encrus¬
tation at top of reverse. Pleasing bust of Edward shows weakness at
forehead, top of reverse legends about half off edge of planchet. Ap¬
pealing toning and good overall appeal. (Est. $125-175)

1410 French States. Anglo-Gallic. Edward the Black Prince (1368-1372).

Hardi d’argent. Limoges Mint. E. 204. Very Fine. Obverse a bit
bright from cleaning, reverse shows light encrustation. Eye appeal far
better than it may sound with a fully struck face on Edward. Ovoid
planchet. (Est. $150-200)

1411 French States. Anglo-Gallic. Edward the Black Prince (1368-1372).
Hardi d’argent. La Rochelle Mint (probably). Annulet over head of
Edward and annulets at base of the two lis on the reverse. Cf. Elias
206. Very Fine. Silver gray bright from cleaning, some faint marks.
Obverse legends a bit muddled, still attractive. An unusual variant.

(Est. $200-250)

1412 Great Britain. Scotland. Alexander III (1249-1286). Penny. Second
coinage. Plain cross mm. S. 5054. Extremely Fine. Delightful silver
and pewter gray toning on lustrous surfaces. Good portrait, crisply
struck, a superb quality specimen. (Est. $200-250)

1413 Great Britain. Scotland. Robert III. 1390-1406. Heavy coinage, ca
1390-1403. Groat. S. 5164A. Choice Extremely Fine, lustrous sur
faces. Lovely multicolored toning with sound strike and superb ey«
appeal. A collector would be hard-pressed to find a nicer example.

(Est. $500-700

1414 Great Britain. Scotland. Mary. 1542-1567. First period, before
marriage. Half bawbee. S. 5436. Fine. Mottled pewter gray with
typical light granularity. Legends are complete though somewha
tight on the reverse. An appealing specimen of Mary, Queen of Scots
struck when she was a young woman. (Est. $200-250

1415 Great Britain. Scotland. 1601 thistle merk. S.5497. VF. The Krause -
Mishler plate coin (KM-16). A few faint scratches on the thistle side
otherwise devoid of unsightly marks. Medium lilac-gray with deepen
gray at the rims. Somewhat unevenly struck, as typical for this issue
of King James VI of Scotland. (Est. $300-400)

1416 Great Britain. Scotland. James VI. 1567-1625. Eighth coinage..
1602 thistle merk. S. 5497. Very Fine. Choice dark pewter gray with!
a solid strike. A splendid specimen of this popular type, nearly flaw-i
less for the grade. (Est. $250-350)^

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417 Greece. Selection of popular issues: ☆ 1849 10 lepta. KM-29. VF.

Small Crown variety, a rare date ☆ 1876-A 5 drachmai. KM-46. EE,
lightly cleaned long ago ☆ 1967 50 drachmai. KM-93. Gem Uncir¬
culated ft 1967 100 drachmai. KM-94. Gem Uncirculated. A nice
group. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $250-400)

418 Greece. Ionian Islands. 1819 obol. KM-32. MS-64 BN (PCI).
Ionian Islands under British control, with Greek winged lion and
date on obverse, seated Britannia on reverse. A popular issue.

(Est. $200-300)

419 Greece. Island of Rhodes, Order of St. John. Roger de Pins, 1355-
65. AR gigliato. Metcalf- 1206. About Uncirculated. Obverse Grand
Master of Order kneeling before cross on steps 1„ pinecone in field r.,
reverse floral cross. The pine cone in the field is a pun on the Grand
Master’s name. A bold even strike. (Est. $225-275)

1426 Guatemala. Colonial. 1821-NG, M half real. KM-65. MS-60 (PCI).
Lustrous and prooflike silver gray surfaces with attractive splashes of
deep gold, rose, and blue. Sharp and attractive, and perhaps the only
date in the colonial Guatemala half real series that is somewhat avail¬
able in true Mint State. (Est. $125-225)

1427 Guatemala. Colonial. 1819-NG, M two reales. KM-67. MS-63

(PCGS). Medal die alignment (both sides are right-side-up when
coin is turned on its vertical axis). Splashes of attractive silver, gold,
and rose iridescence grace reflective fields and satiny motifs. A splen¬
did coin for the assigned grade, and a definite candidate for inclusion
in an advanced collection. (Est. $250-400)

1428 Guatemala. Colonial. 1815/4-NG, M four reales. KM-68. VF. Deep

smoky gray with lighter high points. A well hidden mark is seen near
the king’s forehead on the obverse. (Est. $150-225)

420 Greenland. Four gem Uncirculated coins: ft 1926 25 ore. KM-5 ft

1 926 50 ore. KM-7 ft 1 926 krone. KM-8 1 957 krone. KM- 1 0. A
pleasing and highly lustrous group of fairly scarce issues. (Total: 4
pieces) (Est. $135-200)

42 1 Guadeloupe. A complete gem Uncirculated 20th-century type set in just
two pieces: ft 1921 50 centimes. KM -45 "fc 1921 franc. KM-46. Both
lustrous with pale golden highlights. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $275-350)

422 Guatemala. Choice Uncirculated quartette: ft 1819 quarter real.

KM -72 ft 1862 quarter real. KM-130 ft 1867 half real. KM-143 ft
1862 real. KM- 137.1. A splendid little group of lustrous beauties.
(Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $ 125-200)

423 Guatemala. Colonial. 1809-NG, M half real. KM-60. AU-58

(NGC). Heavily repunched 9 in date (the mint employee who
worked on this particular obverse die must have been having a very
rough workday, as careful examination of the peripheral legends re¬
veals multiple impressions on several of the letters and numerals con¬
tained therein). Highly lustrous and somewhat prooflike with pale
golden toning. An exemplary example of the date, grade, and de¬
nomination. (Est. $200-400)

424 Guatemala. Colonial. 1814-NG, M half real. KM-65. MS-63

(NGC). Bright and lustrous silver with a strong strike and equally
strong aesthetic appeal. Unpriced above EF in the Krause-Mishler ref¬
erence. Worthy of strong bidder consideration. (Est. $200-300)

425 Guatemala. Colonial. 1 814-NG, M half real. KM-65. Choice Uncir¬

culated. Highly lustrous with traces of rich golden iridescence. An¬
other pleasing example of a scarce issue. (Est. $200-300)

Choice AU 1760 Guatemala Pillar Eight Reales

1429 Guatemala. Colonial. 1760-NG, P eight reales. KM-18. AU-55
(NGC). Lustrous lilac-gray with hints of silver brilliance. A pleasing
example of the date and design type, and a wholly acceptable coin
overall. Rare so fine. (Est. $1,750-2,500)

1430 Guatemala. 1767-NG, P eight reales. KM-27.1. Extremely Fine,
holed. Attractive silver gray with delicate peripheral toning and
much remaining mint lustre. Exceptional eye appeal but for one sub¬
stantial flaw — a neat round hole through the base of U of QUE.
Weakness of strike at centers, typical of the emissions of this mint,
tight batch of adjustment marks near top of reverse. Were this coin
not holed, it would be a marvel; of course, that is not the case. An
opportunity for the budget-minded collector. (Est. $200-400)

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1431 Guatemala. Colonial. 1769-NG, P eight reales. KM-27.2. VF. Small
planchet type, S over retrograde S variety. Medium lilac-gray with deeper
slate at the rims. An attractive coin overall. Rare. (Est. $600-800)

Choice Uncirculated 1796-NG, M Eight Reales

1432 Guatemala. Colonial. 1796-NG, M eight reales. KM-53. MS-63
__ (NGC). Strong lustre present on attractive satiny, lilac-gray surfaces.
Splashes of iridescent rose, pale blue, silver, and golden iridescence
enliven the already lovely surfaces. Some prooflike reflectivity can be
seen at the peripheries as well. Decidedly choice for the assigned
grade, and an impressive example of the date and mint combination
in all respects. (Est. $2,500-3,500)

1433 Guatemala. Colonial. 1804-NG, M eight reales. KM-53. Choice

AU. Pale golden gray at the centers gives way to deeper gold at the
rims. A lustrous specimen, devoid of all but some faint, trivial marks
and choice overall. Scarce so fine. (Est. $400-550)

1434 Guatemala. Republic. 1925 quetzal. KM-242. VF, lightly cleaned

long ago, now retoning in natural shades of gold. A one-year-onhj
type, with a small mintage of just 10,000 pieces. Of that small mint
age, much has been melted over the years, especially in 1 925 to 1 932
Scarce in all grades. (Est. $600-900

1435 Guyana. British. A foursome of fourpenny pieces: ☆ 1891 KM-26
Choice AU ☆ 1901 KM-26. Uncirculated, light hairlines & 1936
KM-29. Choice Uncirculated ifr 1939 KM-30. Gem Uncirculated l
All with varying degrees of toning. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $125-1 50

1436 Haiti. Pair of popular world coin essais or patterns. Haiti: & 1877-IE1
CT 20 centimes. KM-Pn75. Copper. Proof-64 RB (PCI). Obversw
probably cleaned and lacquered. Head of Hermes on obverse. Liberia {
☆ 1889-E 25*. KM-Pn28. Proof-64 RB (PCGS). Liberty witbi
Phrygian cap and star facing left on obverse, sailing ship and palm tretc
reverse. A nice pair of world patterns. (Total: 2 pieces)(Est. $175-250

1437 Haiti. 1882 gourde. KM-46. Choice Uncirculated. A splendid coir
in all respects. Heavy cartwheel lustre graces satiny silver surfaces
which are in turn graced with splashes of iridescent pale lilac and vio¬
let. Decidedly choice overall, and not far from a true gem designa ¬
tion. (Est. $350-450,

1438 Honduras. 1862-TA pattern peso. Bronze. KM-Pnl. Proof-655

(NGC). Deep tobacco brown with some chestnut highlights
Sharply struck. A small but intricate design type. Unpriced in thd
Krause-Mishler reference. (Est. $400-600) j

1439 Honduras. Group of popular issues: 1862-TA two pesos. KM-25

MS-62 (ANACS). A one-year-only type "ft 1910 centavo. KM-67J
Uncirculated, a crude strike 1884 50 centavos. KM-51. AU. (To-ij
tab 3 pieces) (Est. $175-3001

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440 Honduras. 1870 pattern five reales. KM-Pnl2. EF. A lightly circu¬
lated rarity that bears a few faint marks from its stint in the channels
of commerce. (Est. $250-400)

441 Hong Kong. Selection of type issues: ☆ 1863 mil. KM-1. EF ☆
1865 mil. KM-2. AU ☆ 1865 cent. KM-4.1. EF ☆ 1877 cent. KM-
4.2. EF ☆ 1879 cent. KM-4.2. EF ☆ 1879 cent. KM-4.3. AU ☆
1901 cent. KM-4.3. EF "w" 1903 cent. KM-11. AU "w" 1905 cent.
KM-1 1. EF (2) 1895 five cents. KM-5. EF "ft 1901 five cents.

KM-5. Uncirculated ☆ 1904 five cents. KM- 12. Choice Uncircu¬
lated ☆ 1901 10 cents. KM- 12. Choice Uncirculated ☆ 1901 10
cents. KM-6.3. EF 1939-KN 10 cents. KM-23. Choice Uncircu¬
lated, faint obverse scratch ☆ 1980 10 cents. KM-28.3. Choice Un¬
circulated. A rare date, much of the mintage was melted rather than
released, (total: 16 pieces) (Est. $300-500)

442 Hong Kong. 1863 cent. KM-4.1. Uncirculated, red and brown.
Splashes of iridescent peach and pale rose on lustrous medium red
surfaces. Some prooflike reflectivity present. (Est. $150-250)

443 Hong Kong. Impressive gem pair of 10-cent pieces, both certified by
PCGS: ☆ 1874-H. KM-6.3. MS-67 ☆ 1880-H. KM-6.3. MS-66.
Both are intensely lustrous and both show varying degrees of attrac¬
tive toning. This is gem quality! (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $250-450)

444

Hong Kong. 1866 half dollar. KM-8. VT. Deep gold and slate high¬
lights on medium silver gray surfaces. Scarce, just 59,000 1866-dated
Hong Kong half dollars were struck, and only a small proportion of
that mintage-still survives today. (Est. $1,475-1,650)

445 Hong Kong. 1867 dollar. KM-10. EF, lightly cleaned long ago. An
obverse scrape runs diagonally across the point of Queen Victorias
bust. A scarce issue struck at the Hong Kong Mint. Fairly attractive
despite a few physical set backs. (Est. $300-500)

1446 Hungary. 1698-KB half thaler. KM-220. MS-62 (PCGS). Impressive
silver gray with delightful lilac and violet hues. Generous amounts of
bright golden lustre enhance the design motifs. (Est. $450-650)
An interesting reverse die crack after the legend TYR (for Tyrol) occurs on the
present specimen. The crack itself is nearly the thickness of the 1 in the date that fol¬
lows, and runs from the rim across the right hand lower foot of the R to the eagle’s
wing tip. This crack is brought to attention for the simple reason it is highly reminis¬
cent of America’s Bust dollar issue of 1 800 with a similar die crack following the sec¬
ond A in AMERICA. That U.S. variety is fondly known as the AMERICA! variety
and is heartily accepted as collectable by early dollar enthusiasts.

1447 Hungary. 1610 thaler. KM-27, D-3051. EF for overall sharpness, but
fields and other places smoothed long ago and with attractive gold and
rose highlights possibly of somewhat recent vintage. A coin that should
be viewed before a bidding strategy is devised. (Est. $300-400)

1448 Hungary. 1639- KB thaler. KM- 107, D-3198. EF. Medium golden gray
with some deeper highlights in the protected areas. Sharp where struck,
although some striking weakness is seen, as typical for these large silver
issues. A pleasing portrait issue of Ferdinand III. (Est. $325-425)

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1449 India. Selection of silver and copper issues of India, plus two pieces

trom Bhutan. All silver unless noted. India: it Assam. (1758) rupee.
KM- 134. VF ☆ Assam. (1784) rupee. KM-215. EE or finer ☆ Ben¬
gal. (1780) half anna. Copper. KM- 127. VF. Calcutta Mint ☆ Ben¬
gal. Murshidabad rupee. KM-86. AU. Scarce it Bombay Presidency.
1690 pice. Copper. KM-A143. Crude Fine, as made it French India.
( 1 ^ 50) lanon. KM-67. EF. Mahe Mint it French India. (1806) ru¬
pee. KM- 15. Arcot (Pondicherry) Mint. VF it Portuguese India.
1 807 1 0 bazarucos. Copper. As KM-57, this date unlisted. Div Mint.
VF or finer ☆ Magadha, Kingdom. Circa 6th century BC.
Punchmarked coin, sun and arrowheel with other assorted punches.
Fine or better overall ☆ Bhutan. (1790-1820) hall rupee. KM-1. EF
it Bhutan. (1820-35) half rupee. Copper. KM-4.1. EF. An intrigu¬
ing and exciting group. (Total: 1 1 pieces) (Est. $250-450)

1450 India. Temple token or Rama Tanka foursome: it Moghul Empire.
(1580) Akbar. Silver. Mitchener-4755. EF, nice ☆ Trio of tokens
from three religions, including Hindu (Rama and Loksmana in
tribhanga pose), Moslem (Mosque, Kalime in square), and Sikh
(Guru Nanak with disciples). Silver-washed brass. Mitchener-4706,
4743, and 4746. A neat group. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $50-100)

1451 India. Portuguese. 1806 600 reis. KM-49. Div. About VF. A scarce

type. Lilac-gray with some lighter high points. A few rough places
around the rims, as made. A very attractive and nicely toned ex¬
ample. (Est. $275-400)

1452 Indonesia. Sumatra. East India Company. Trio of gilt Proof issues all

dated 1787, and all Uncirculated: it Keping. KM-257.1 it Two
kepings. KM-258 it Three kepings. KM-259.1. All are lustrous ol¬
ive-gold with various toning highlights. The one keping piece dis¬
plays an intense die crack on the obverse. A pleasing trio. (Total: 3
pieces) (Est. $350-550)

1453 Portuguese India. Threesome of choice to gem Uncirculated issues:

it 1881 quarter tanga. KM-8. Red and brown it 1935 rupia. KM-
22. Brilliant it 1952 rupia. KM-29. Rich golden toning. A nice
group. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $125-175)

Rare 1927 Iran Proof Set

1454 Iran. SH 1306 (1927) Proof set. KM-PSl. Choice Proof. A two-

piece set consisting of: it 2,000 dinars. KM-1 104 it 5,000 dinars.
KM-1 106. A rarity, as only 20 Proof sets of the date were produced.
Seldom seen, seldom offered, and seldom found nicer. (Total: 2
pieces) (Est. $525-625)

1455 Iran. 1971 five-piece Proof set in original packaging (2). KM-PS 3.
Gem Proof, as issued. Scarce. Nice. (Total: 2 sets, 10 coins)

(Est. $150-250)

1456 Ireland. Hiberno-Norse. C. 1035-60 penny. S.6132. EF. Nicely cen¬

tered and nicely struck. Deep silver gray with attractive toning verg¬
ing on slate. (Est. $250-350)

1457 Ireland. John as Lord of Ireland and King of England. Penny, c.
1207-121 I. Dublin. Roberd. S. 6228. DF 50. Very Fine. Medium
gray, slight bend at bottom edge, good bold portrait. (Est. $125-

175)

1458 Ireland. Henry VIII. Harp groat. H I, Jane Seymour, 1536-7. S

6473. DF 202. Very Fine. Dark pewter gray with lighter toning ir
areas. A very attractive specimen for the grade, with one of the fines
pedigrees in American numismatics. (Est. $150-200

John Quincy Adams and his descendants enjoyed collecting coins representative
of a certain moment in history, before the family collection was given to the Massa.
chusetts Historical Society in the mid-19th century. This little coin of Henry VII
and Jane Seymour certainly fits the bill.

Our consignor’s ticket states “Ex. John Quincy Adams Collection. "A.
such, probably from Stack's sale of the Massachusetts Historical Societ
collections, September 1971, Lot 1124 or 1125.

1459 Ireland. James II. A pair of gunmoney shilling issues: it Shilling

Large size. August 1689. S. 6581c. Dark brassy brown with good eya
appeal and very little porosity it Shilling. Small size. May 1690
Cinquefoil stops on obverse. S. 6582b. Choice glossy medium
brown, extraordinarily nice for the grade and arguably finer. (Total: 2
pieces) (Est. $1 50-200

The pedigree on the second coin in the lot is certainly an unusual one. Though
William Hesslein sold many magnificent coins in his long career, such pieces rareb
appear with his pedigree still appended. That a relatively low value coin such as thi
should retain the pedigree is a small miracle, and we would kindly ask that the pur
chaser help to retain this information. For your amusement, the piece in question
was described by Hesslein as “V. Fine. V. Sc.”

The second piece is from William Hessleins sale of April 1930, Lo
1653.

1460 Ireland. James II. Gunmoney shilling, small size. June 1690. S

6582g. Extremely Fine. Choice glossy milk chocolate brown. Wei
struck on a planchet with only a minimum of pitting. A delightfu
coin, again with a most unusual pedigree. (Est. $150-200

We cautiously suggest there is minimal chance that an offering of two consecutive
coins from Hessleins April 1930 sale will ever occur again.

Hesslein described this coin as “Ex.F. V.Sc.” Isn’t it wonderful to know that grad
ing standards in some series haven’t changed since 1930?

From William Hessleins sale of April 1930, Lot 1654. Not too longaf
ter this, Hesslein pulled a disappearing act, leaving his creditors, family
and others, scratching their heads in bewilderment.

1461 Ireland. 1736 halfpenny. KM-125. Uncirculated, red and brown

Generous amounts of red on pleasing lustrous medium brown sur¬
faces. Devoid of marks of consequence, and thoroughly enjoyable a?
such. (Est. $200-300!

1462 Ireland. 1760 halfpenny. KM-136. Choice Uncirculated, brown

Glossy and hard deep tan surfaces display strong lustre. Sharply
struck and aesthetically appealing. (Est. $250-350)

1463 Ireland. 1806 farthing. Silver. Type of KM-l46c. Proof. Highly re¬

flective fields and frosted motifs display splashes of deep slate irides¬
cence. Scarce and desirable in the Proof format, as bidding will nC
doubt verily. (Est. $600-900)'

1464 Ireland. George III. 1766 halfpenny. KM-137, S-6612. Choice AU,

Lustrous medium brown with some mint color hidden in protected
areas. A lovely example of the type. (Est. $125-2001

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1466 Ireland. George III. 1775 halfpenny. KM-140, S-6614. Choice AU.

Lustrous and appealing light brown. As nice as can be without being
Mint State. (Est. $100-175)

1467 Ireland. 1805 penny. S-6620, KM-148. AU. Glossy medium brown
with some tan highlights. A few faint marks noted for accuracy.

(Est. $100-150)

Ireland. George III. 1769 halfpenny. KM-138, S-6613. Choice AU.
Even medium brown with some lustrous reflectivity on the reverse. A
touch of reverse verdigris is noted under scrutiny in protected areas.
Well struck and sharp, a very desirable example of this one year type.

(Est. $125-225)

1475 Italian States. Milan. Silver testone of Ludovico Maria (1494-99).

C-294. VF. Medium silver gray with deeper slate highlights. A pleas¬
ing example of this early, heavy silver issue, void of all but some stray
marks. An attractively preserved specimen of 15th-century Italian
coinage. (Est. $350-550)

1476 Italian States. Naples and Sicily. 1796-PM AP Piastra of 120 grana. KM-
C66b, D-1409. MS-60 (PCI). Lustrous silver gray with some golden
highlights on the high points. A pleasing world crown. (Est. $150-250)

Elusive 1802 Tuscany Francescone

1468 Ireland. 1928 Proof set in original green leather case of issue. KM-
PS1. Proof, some pieces choice or finer. Set includes: ☆ Farthing.
KM-1 Halfpenny. KM-2 ik Penny. KM-3 Threepence. KM-4
☆ Sixpence. KM-5 Shilling. KM-6 Two shillings. KM-7
Half crown. KM-8. A nice set. (Total: 8 pieces) (Est. $150-250)

1469 Medieval Islamic lot: Ayyubid, Al-Ashraf Musa, 1210-37, AE

Dirham, 612 AH. Balog 849-52. VF. Obverse prince kneeling ☆
Ilkhans of Persia, Abu-Sa’id, 1316-35, AR Double dirham, 719 AH,
A-2200. VF, exceptional strike. Inscription in arch design ☆
Almohad, AR Square dirham, 1200s, Album, p.39. VF, mild bend
(Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $75-100)

470 Israel. British Palestine. Pair of popular issues, both certified by
PCGS: ☆ 1927 50 mils. KM-6. MS-64. Vividly toned ☆ 1927 100
mils. KM-7. MS-63. Faint golden toning on lustrous surfaces. An at¬
tractive pair. From the first year of issue for these two largest silver
denominations of British Palestine. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $225-325)

471 Israel. 1963 five lirot. KM-39. Choice Uncirculated. Seafaring issue,

the key commemorative silver issue to the Israeli series. Intense cart¬
wheel lustre on satiny pale golden surfaces. (Est. $200-300)

472 Italian States. Casale. Undated testone of Gugliemo II. C- 106.36.

Choice Fine to VF. Medium silver gray with some deep slate toning
in the recessed areas. Nicely centered and fully legible and devoid of
all but a few trivial marks. (Est. $150-250)

473 Italian States. Florence. Republic, 1189-1532. AR Fiorino

d’argento, 1 182-1252. Biaggi-783. EF. Obverse fleur, reverse facing
bust of St. John the Baptist. Choice silver gray with outstanding eye
appeal. (Est. $150-200)

474 Italian States. Lombardy- Venetia. 1848-M five lire. C-22.1. AU for

sharpness, brushed long ago. Silver gray surfaces display bright
golden iridescence. (Est. $175-250)

1477 Italian States. Tuscany. 1802 francescone. KM-C42.1. Choice EF.

Lustrous golden gray with attractive rose iridescence. Some central
striking weakness at the reverse shield, otherwise undeniably choice.
Rare. (Est. $1,200-1,500)

1478 Italian States. Tuscany. 1857 half paolo. KM-C68a. EF, tiny obverse

rim bruise at 6:00. Lustrous and prooflike with rich smoky gray ton¬
ing iridescence. (Est. $40-60)

1479 Italy. Trio of one lira pieces, all Uncirculated to Choice Uncircu¬

lated: ☆ 1886-R. KM-24.1 ☆ 1887-M. KM-24.2 ☆ 1899-R. KM-
24.1. Fully brilliant. The other two pieces exhibit light toning high¬
lights. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $400-500)

1480 Italy. Uncirculated quartette of popular 20th-century issues: ☆ 1917

lira. KM-57 1914 two lire. KM-55 (2) "fr 1915 two lire. KM-55.

All are highly lustrous and exhibit just a hint of pale golden toning.
(Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $90-130)

1481 Italy. 1899 two lire. KM-23. Uncirculated. Strong lustre on satiny,

golden gray surfaces. Intermingled pale sea green and gold irides¬
cence mixes nicely. (Est. $35-65)

1482 Italy. 1927-R 20 lire. Year VI. KM 69. MS-64 (NGC). Intense can

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wheel lustre on satiny, smoky gray surfaces. Splashes of rich rose, gold,
and silver iridescence on both sides. An attractive coin, sharply struck
and surfaces devoid of noticeable marks and abrasions. (Est. $410-560)
While King Farouk ot Egypt is perhaps the best known numismatist-king in terms
of name recognition by present day American numismatist, Italy’s King Victor
Emmanuel III was an avid coin collector as well. In his era he was much better
known than Farouk in a later era, was highly respected, and was regularly featured in
numismatic periodicals, a great credit to the hobby. His massive collection was the
inspiration for Corpus Nummorum Italicorum, a standard reference which the King
authored himself.

1483 Italy. 1927-R 20 lire. Year VI. KM-69. Choice Uncirculated. Bright
and lustrous with a whisper of pale golden toning. Scarce so fine.

(Est. $400-600)

1484 Italy. 1928 (year VI) 20 lire. KM-70. Uncirculated. Tenth anniver¬
sary of the end of World War I, and a one-year-only issue. Lustrous
with splashes of pale gold at the rims, with some hairlines noted for
accuracy. (Est. $550-750)

1485 Jamaica. (1758) five pence countermark on 1756-L, JM 1/2 real.

KM- 1.2, Pridmore-8. Very Fine. Appealing golden olive-gray. Coin
and countermark both VF, though mark is plainer on obverse. Al¬
ways a popular type, evoking the days of Kingston as rum capital and
pirate cove. (Est. $200-250)

1486 Jamaica. 1869 halfpenny. KM- 16. Proof-63 (ANACS). A satiny

golden delight. Mirror fields and frosted motifs adorned by delight¬
ful gold, pale sky blue and rose iridescence. A lovely example of the
first year of the design type. (Est. $250-350)

1487 Japan. Selection of 19th-century silver ichibu: ☆ (1837-54) Tempo bu.
KM-C16. VF, holed, old scratches ti (1859-68) Ansei bu. KM-Cl6a.
Choice EF (2), one piece cleaned. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $40-80)

1488 Japan. Selection of popular issues: 'fr 1874 rin. Y-15. Gem Uncircu¬

lated, brown t? 1876 five sen. Y-22. EF 1891 10 sen. Y-23. EF vr
1896 1 0 sen. Y-23. Uncirculated 1905 10 sen. Y-23. AU (2) ix 1898
20 sen. AU (2) ☆ 1 904 20 sen. Y-24. AU ☆ 1908 20 sen. Y-30. AU (2)
☆ 1904 50 sen. Y-25. AU (3) ☆ 1905 50 sen. Y-25. AU ☆ 1907 50
sen. Y-3 1 . AU ☆ 1 908 50 sen. Y-3 1 . AU ☆ 1 922 50 sen. Y-46. AU ☆
1923 50 sen. Y-46. AU. (Total: 1 8 pieces) (Est. $300-450)

Choice Uncirculated Meiji 10 Rin

1489 Japan. Meiji 10 (1877) rin. Copper. KM-Y15. MS-64 RB (PCGS)

Strong cartwheel lustre on frosty deep red surfaces. Some attractivu
violet iridescence graces both sides. A rarity, especially so in choic«
Mint State. (Est. $1,500-1,800

1490 Japan. Year 31 (1898) sen. KM-Y20. Choice Red Uncirculated. /

satiny beauty with intense lustre on frosty red surfaces, virtually a.
crisp and fresh as the day it was struck. Not rare as a date overall, bu
certainly extremely difficult to locate in grades that compare to tha
present coin. (Est. $125-175

1491 Japan. Selection of choice to gem Uncirculated silver issues, all cer

tified by PCGS. All are highly lustrous and fully brilliant, although s
few have a faint nuance of pale golden iridescence at the rims: $
1905 10 sen. Y-23. MS-66 ☆ 1916 50 sen. Y-37.2. MS-66 ☆ 1902
yen. Y-A25.3. MS-64 (3) 1905 yen. Y-A25.3. MS-64. A splendic

grouping. (Total: 6 pieces) (Est. $500-700

1492 Japan. Quintette of popular silver issues, all Uncirculated and finer

1870 20 sen. Y-3 ’m’ 1914 yen. Y-38 (4). Some with minor areas o
toning. (Total: 5 pieces) (Est. $200-300

1493 Japan. Meiji 38 (1905) 50 sen. KM-Y25. Choice Uncirculated. J*

satiny and lustrous beauty with rich golden halos around frosty silve;
centers. Nicely struck in all areas. (Est. $125-175

1494 Japan. Meiji 3 (1870) yen. Y-5.1. Choice Uncirculated. Type I
Highly lustrous and nicely struck, with just a whisper of pale golder
toning on brilliant, satiny surfaces. A difficult issue to find at the
Choice Uncirculated level. (Est. $625-775,

1495 Japan. Meiji 3 (1870) yen. KM-Y5.2. AU. Type II. Lustrous silve*

gray with deep rose highlights on the dragon side, richly toned in iri
descent steel on the floral side. Scarce. (Est. $500-600

1496 Japan. Quartette of silver yen, all with varying numbers ot chop
marks, and all cleaned to some degree: "fr (1880) Y-A25.2. VE, nu
merous chops (1887) Y-A25.3. VF or finer, numerous chops

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(1892) Y-A28.2. EF. Gin countermark of Osaka Mint, late variety,
two chops as well ☆ (1897) Y-A28.5. EF. Gin countermark, Tokyo
Mint. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $150-250)

Splendid Gem Uncirculated 1894 Yen

1497 Japan. Meiji 27 (1894) yen. Y-A25.2. MS-67 (PCGS). A superbly

splendid silver yen. The frosty gem surfaces are resplendent with cas¬
cading lustre and impressive aesthetic appeal. A blush of bright pale
peach wends its way among the intricate design details, adding im¬
measurably to the overall charm. Definitely among the finest known
survivors of the date, and worthy of personal inspection as such. Sim¬
ply lovely! (Est. $500-800)

1498 Japan. Pair of silver yen, both lustrous Uncirculated: ft (1905) Y-

A25.3 ft (1914) Y-38. Pale golden highlights on both. A nice pair.
(Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

1499 Japan. 1912 yen. Y-A253. MS-63 (PCGS). Sharp, lustrous, and satiny,

with just a whisper of pale golden toning on both sides. (Est. $100-150)

1500 Japan. 1914 yen. Y-38. MS-64 (PCGS). A high degree of lustre

graces satiny surfaces. Splashes of iridescent gold enhance the overall
appeal. (Est. $150-200)

1501 Japan. 1914 yen. Y-38. MS-63 (PCGS) (2). A lustrous, satiny pair,

each as lovely as the other, and each with pale golden toning high¬
lights. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

1502 Jersey. Attractive pair of Victorian copper issues, both choice Uncir¬

culated, and both with strong red highlights: ft 1894 1 / 24th shil¬
ling. KM-7 ft 1894 1/1 2th shilling. KM-8. A nice pair. (Total: 2
pieces) (Est. $75-100)

1503 Kenya. Mombasa. Pair of popular silver issues, both choice Uncircu¬
lated: ft 1890-H two annas. KM-2 ft 1890-H quarter rupee (four
annas). KM-3. An evenly matched and lustrous pair with rich gold and
blue iridescence on satiny surfaces. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $ 100-150)

1504 Korea. Four nice coppers. Kingdom: ft 1902 five fun. KM-1116.

AU. Under Japan: ft 1906 half chon. KM-1124. Red Uncirculated
ft 1908 half chon. KM-1 136. AU ft 1906 chon. KM-1 125. EF or
better. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $150-250)

1505 Korea. 1906 20 chon. KM-1 128. Choice Uncirculated. Lustrous
with pale rose iridescence. A satiny delight that approaches gent qual¬
ity overall. (Est. $330-480)

1506 Liechtenstein. 1778 half thaler. KM-C5. AU. Highly lustrous with

reflective surfaces and frosted motifs. Some faint cloudiness in the
fields, otherwise verging on choice. (Est. $525-750)

Liechtenstein, a tiny principality on the Rhine, is a vestige of the Holy Roman
Empire. With a population smaller than that of Jefferson City, Missouri (by several
thousand souls, actually), its borders are guarded by Swiss customs agents, an ar¬
rangement in place since 1 924.

1507 Madeira Islands. 1842 10 reis. KM-2. AU. Attractive deep tan with
strong lustre and rose highlights. Scarce so fine. (Est. $175-250)

Located off the coast of Morocco, the Madeira Islands first became part of the Por¬
tuguese Empire in 1420 and now enjoy a goodly measure of self-rule as a part of
Portugal.

1508 Malaysia. Selection of issues from the region: British North Borneo:
.ft 1891-H cent. KM-2. Uncirculated, brown ft 1903-H two-and-

one-half-cents. KM-4. Choice Uncirculated. Straits Settlements: ft
1907-H dollar. KM-26. Uncirculated, brilliant ☆ 1919 dollar. Proof
restrike. KM-33. Choice Proof, brilliant. A neat group. (Total: 4
pieces) (Est. $225-300)

1509 Malta. 1738-SI scudo or 12 tari. KM-203. Fine, sharpness slightly
better in places. A few faint obverse scratches noted at 4:00. A rarity,
an issue that goes unpriced in any grade in the Krause-Mishler refer¬
ence. (Est. $375-450)

1510 Mauritius. Trio of popular copper issues, all choice red Uncirculated: ft
1 888 cent. KM-7 ft 1 888 two cents. KM-8 ft 1 888 five cents. KM-9. A
lustrous and attractive threesome. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $150-200)

1511 Mauritius. 1899 20 cents. KM-1 1.1. Choice Uncirculated. Lustrous

and brilliant. (Est. $150-200)

1512 Mexico. (1618-34) D one real. Philip IV. KM-28. Extremely Fine.

A lovely olive-gray specimen, centered on a compact planchet. Mint-
mark, assayer, and denomination are bold. A supremely nice little
cob. (Est. $150-250)

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1513 Mexico. (1542-56) M-L four reales. Carlos and Juana. Grove-69,

KM-0018. AU. Dark pewter gray with extraordinary strike and eye
appeal. While this issue is no rarity, few specimens in the marketplace
approach this one in overall quality. An exceptional specimen of the
type. (Est. $250-350)

1514 Mexico. Colonial. (1542-55) four reales. Mexico City, Assayer O.

KM-0018. Choice Fine to VF. Lightly cleaned, now pleasantly
retoned with shades of pale rose and predominant. Lightly struck in
places, boldly struck in others, as typical for the issue. A natural flan
split is noted at 7:00 relative to the obverse. (Est. $150-250)

1515 Mexico. Pair of popular colonial issues: ☆ 1820-JJ half real. KM-74.

Choice Uncirculated. Lustrous with pale golden highlights and some
reflectivity in the fields ☆ 1800-FM real. KM-81. EF. Deep toning
highlights at the rims. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $150-200)

1516 Mexico. Colonial. 1807-Mo, TH real. KM-81. MS-62 (PCGS). An

impressive example of the design type, sharply struck and fully lus¬
trous. Largely brilliant centers give way to rich golden toning at the
rims. Decidedly choice for the grade. (Est. $125-200)

1517 Mexico. War of Independence and Republic. Selection of four reales

issues, average grade VF or so: iS War of Independence. 1814-MR.
Guadalajara. KM-102.3 iS Republic. 1832-OM. Zacatecas. KM-
375.9 ☆ 1839-PJ. Guanajuato. KM-375-4 ☆ 1857-MO. Zacatecas.
KM-375.9 ☆ 1863-RO. Potosi. KM-375.8 ☆ 1863-MO. Zacatecas.
KM-375.9. As a rule, the four reales denomination is the scarcest of
all Central and South American Spanish colonial issues. (Total: 6
pieces) (Est. $200-300)

1518 Mexico. 1743-Mo, MF eight reales. KM- 103. VF, lightly cleaned

long ago. Now naturally retoning with attractive golden highlights in
the recessed areas. Some faint marks present, none of which are
overly distracting. (Est. $200-300)

1519 Mexico. 1 748-Mo, FM eight reales. KM- 104.1. VF, three chopmarks

present, one of which obscures the 4 in the date. Some other scat¬
tered marks are noted. (Est. $75-150)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

1520 Mexico. Colonial. 1757/6-Mo, MM eight reales. KM- 104.2. VF. Pale

silver gray with attractive rose and gold at the rims. A few faint marks
present, as might be expected for a coin at the assigned grade. First 7 in
date shows multiple punchings, and the remnants of a 6 can be seen
just beyond the second 7 in the date. Neat. (Est. 150-250)

1521 Mexico. Spanish Colonial. 1759-Mo, MM eight reales. KM-104.1. EF.

A pleasing steel gray specimen with some deeper slate highlights. For
many years, the ever-popular U.S. coin reference book, A Guide Book of
United States Coins, referred to Pillar eight reales pieces such as the
present coin as the “coins of our nations founders.” (Est. $250-450)

1522 Mexico. Colonial. 1764-Mo, MF eight reales. KM-105. Uncircu¬
lated. A pleasing degree of lustre graces reflective sea green and rose
surfaces. An intensely satisfying Pillar eight reales. (Est. $750-1,000)

1523 Mexico. Colonial. 1764-Mo, MF eight reales. KM-105. VF, cleaned

long ago, also holed and plugged at 12:00 relative to the obverse. A
nice plug job, but still evident to the unaided eye. Still, a suitable
filler example of the design type. (Est. $75-100)

1524 Mexico. Colonial. 1769-Mo, MF eight reales. KM-105. EF-40

(PCI). Medium silver gray with lustrous golden highlights. A thor¬
oughly enjoyable example of “the coin of our nation s founders,” the
Pillar eight reales or “Pillar dollar.” (Est. $225-300)

1525 Mexico. Colonial. 1770-Mo, MF eight reales. KM-105. Choice AU.

Bright silver gray with strong lustre and prooflike reflectivity in the
protected areas. Possibly dipped long ago, but still a pleasure to be¬
hold. Free of all but a few trivial marks. (Est. $300-500)

1526 Mexico. War of Independence. Oaxaca. Three provisional copper

SUD pieces: ☆ 1813 real. KM-222. Fine is 1812 two reales. KM-
226.1. VF iS 1813 eight reales. KM-234. VF. Some light patination
on each, but still a neat group of issues from those troubled times.
(Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $50-1 00)

1527 Mexico. Republic. Pair of gem Uncirculated Republic issues, both

certified by NGC: iS 1843-LR quarter real. Mexico City. KM-
368.06. MS-65 iS 1890-R. 25 centavos. Guanajuato. KM-406.05.
MS-66. Both are richly toned, and both are highly lustrous. A nice
pair. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

1528 Mexico. 1861-CH two reales. KM-374.10. MS-65 (PCGS). A. splen¬

did prooflike gem, this from the collection ol John J. Pittman.
Splashes ol attractive orange-gold highlight bright mirror fields and
frosted motifs. Sharply struck at the centers, with just a touch ol
weakness at the end of a few of the longest rays surrounding the cap
on the obverse. Decidedly choice. (Est. $250-300)

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1529 Mexico. Cap and Rays four reales-styled cardboard funeral money.

EF or so overall (these are difficult to g?nde). An intriguing issue made
expressly for relatives and visitors at funerals. Most of these “coins”
were tossed into the flames of funeral pyres for luck. (Est. $30-60)
From an unknown Hans Schulman sale, Lot 89.

f 1530 Mexico. Republic. A quartette of Cap and Rays eight reales issues,
average VF to EF, all from Durango unless noted: it 1832-RM. KM-
377.4 ☆ 1834-RM. KM-377.4 ☆ 1836/4-RM overdate. KM-377.4
it 1872-A. Alamos. KM-377. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $175-250)

1531 Mexico. Republic. Pair of delightful MS-62 (PCGS) Uncirculated Cap
and Rays eight reales, both from the Zacatecas Mint, and both KM-
377. 13: it 1841-OM it 1844-OM. Both are highly lustrous with
deep golden highlights at the rims. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

Elusive 1863-AE Oaxaca Eight Reales Rarity

A Above O in Mintmark Variety

1532 Mexico. Republic. 1863-AE eight reales. Oaxaca. KM-377. 1 1. VF-

25 (PCGS). A above O mintmark variety. Medium lilac-gray with
splashes of iridescent gold, orange, and sea green on both sides. A
rare variety in all grades, the present VF specimen is no exception to
that rule. Evenly worn, but free of unsightly marks, except for a few
horizontal adjustment marks at the obverse center, these long ago
faded and evenly toned. All things considered, a most suitable ex¬
ample of a rare eight reales issue. (Est. $1 ,600-2,000)

1533 Mexico. Republic. PCGS-certified pair of lustrous Uncirculated Cap

and Rays eight reales, both from the Guanajuato Mint: it 1873-FR.
MS-64. Rich golden toning on satiny surfaces. Nicely struck it
1 875-FR. MS-65. Deep gold at the rims gives way to nearly full bril¬
liance at the centers. Nicely struck. Variety with “dot in circle” at cen¬
ter of eagle. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

1534 Mexico. Republic. Four lustrous Mint State Cap and Rays eight

reales from various mints, all PCGS-certified: it 1886-MM. Chi¬
huahua Mint. KM-377. 2. MS-63. Lustrous and evenly toned ☆
1 886-FZ. Zacatecas Mint. KM-377. 13. MS-64. Fully brilliant 'it
1 893-ML. Alamos Mint. KM-377. MS-63. Deep toning at the rims
☆ 1 896-RS. Guanajuato Mint. KM-377. 8. MS-63. Deep golden
gray surfaces. A nice group. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $300-400)

1535 Mexico. Republic. Pair of PCGS-certified MS-62 Cap and Rays
eight reales from the Culiacan Mint: it 1892-AM. Deep golden ton¬
ing it 1 894-AM. Splashes of bright yellow iridescence on both sides.
(Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $100-1 50)

1536 Mexico. Republic. 1870-C peso. Guadalajara Mint. KM -408. 3. EF-
40 (PCGS). Satiny steel gray with rose and pale blue iridescent high¬
lights. A rarity from the Republic days, from the era when pesos circu¬
lated along side the eight reales denomination. (Est. $825-1,1 50)

1 537 Mexico. Republic. Foursome of PCGS-certified Uncirculated Cap and
Rays pesos, all Mexico City Mint unless noted: it 1898-AM. KM-
409.2. Restrike of 1949, with 134 beads at reverse rim. MS-64 (2) it

' 1898-FZ. Zacatecas Mint. KM-409.3. MS-63 ☆ 1908-AM. KM-
409.2. MS-65. All are highly lustrous and faintly toned, and make for
an impressive group overall. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $150-250)

1538 Mexico. Issues of Maximilian and the Republic: it Maximilian.

1866-M 50 centavos. Mexico City. KM-387. VF ☆ 1890-M 10
centavos. Mexico City. KM-403.07. Uncirculated it 1894-M 10
centavos. Mexico City. KM-403.07. Uncirculated. A better date it
1895-M 10 centavos. Mexico City. Uncirculated it 1883/2-B/S 25
centavos. Guanajuato. KM-406.4. Fine. A scarce overdate it 1886/
5-M 25 centavos. Mexico City. KM-406.07. AU, cleaned & 191 1
peso. Mexico City. KM-453. AU, cleaned long ago. The Caballito
style. (Total: 7 pieces) (Est. $250-375)

1539 Mexico. Maximilian. 1866 50 centavos. Mexico City. KM-387. AU-

50 (SEGS). Deep wine red and olive toning mingle on golden gray
surfaces. (Est. $1 50-250)

1540 Mexico. Empire of Maximilian. 1866 peso. Mexico City Mint. KM-
388.1. AU-50 (PCI). Deep iridescent gray with pearlescent lustre.

(Est. $150-250)

Emperor Maximilian (Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph, 1832-1867), was the Arch¬
duke of Austria and brother to Franz Josef, emperor of Austria. Married to Princess
Carlotta, daughter of Leopold I of Belgium, Maximilian commanded the Austrian
Navy in 1 854.

In 1863, after France had conquered portions of Mexico, a group of Mexican
nobles in exile met in France and offered the throne of Mexico to Maximilian, who
accepted in 1864. In June of that year, Maximilian's armies, aided by French troops,
drove Jaurez out of Mexico City. By 1866, however, the United States had refused to
recognize Maximilians empire, and demanded from France that they retract their
claims to the region and remove their armies. Napoleon III of France ordered his
troops home, stranding Maximilian and his loyal followers.

In May 1867, Maximilian’s armies were besieged at Queretaro by the superior
forces of General Jaurez. Maximilian was captured on May 15,1 867, condemned by
court martial, then summarily shot by firing squad, thus ending the brief but fiery
history of the Empire of Mexico.

OWI.RS AND MERENA GALLERIES

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Treasures of the world

Uncirculated 1915 Oaxaca Three Centavos

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1541 Mexico. Revolution. Oaxaca. 1915 three centavos. KM -711. Un¬
circulated PROVISIO variety. Delightful deep tan with strong un¬
derlying lustre. An impressive example of the issue, this with decent
centering and good overall appeal. Fairly scarce so fine.

(Est. $300-500)

From the Coin Galleries sale of June 1974, Lot 1839.

1542 Mexico. Revolutionary. Oaxaca. 1915 two pesos. KM-744. MS-63

(PCGS). Struck from the one peso obverse die. Sharp and attractive
for the issue, with strong lustre on pale rose-gray surfaces. A lovely
coin overall. (Est. $75-125)

Key Date 1916 Mexico Centavo

Choice Uncirculated

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1543 Mexico. Estados Unidos. 1916 centavo. Mexico City. KM-415.

Choice Uncirculated. Highly lustrous glossy brown with a blend of
tan. A sharp and attractive example of one of the key dates of the de¬
sign type. Rare. (Est. $1,000-1,500)

1544 Mexico. Estados Unidos. 1927 five centavos. Mexico City. KM-422.

Uncirculated. Pleasing deep brown with generous amounts of frosty
reds in the recessed areas. Sharply struck with full snake and feather
details. A nice coin overall. (Est. $150-225)

1545 Mexico. Estados Unidos. 1921 two pesos. KM-462. MS-63
(ANACS). Centennial of Mexican Independence issue, a one-year-
only type. Highly lustrous and fully brilliant, with a sharp strike and
a plenitude of eye appeal. (Est. $300-400)

1546 Monaco. 1735 billon three sols. KM-85. Fine. An issue of Honore
III. A scarce issue struck in billon (low-grade silver and copper) in a;
style reminiscent of the French issues of the era. (Est. $250-350)

1547 Mozambique. 1845 onca. KM-26.2. VF or finer, typical for this
crude issue. Medium golden gray with some golden iridescence in
the protected areas. Sharp (a relative term) for the issue, with finer
details than the Krause-Mishler reference specimen. An intriguing sil¬
ver ingot style issue, at once both attractive and fascinating in its rect¬
angular crudeness. (Est. $400-600)

1548 Mozambique. Portuguese. 1935 five escudos. KM-62. Gem Uncir¬
culated. Brilliant and highly lustrous. A pleasing example of a one-
year-only type. (Est. $100-175)

Rare 1578 Amsterdam Besieged Daalder

1549 Netherlands. Amsterdam besieged. 1578 daalder of 40 sols.
Delmonte-193. VF, lightly cleaned. Obverse arms of city, PC in
separate countermark above, reverse P / AR ET / FO in wreath. Pale
silver gray with good eye appeal. A rare type. Amsterdam was be¬
sieged by Spain upon expelling its pro-Spanish magistrates in 1578.

(Est. $500-800)

This issue was allegedly struck from silver recovered from the melted statue of St.
Nicholas at Oude Kerk on Oude Kerkplein, a church constructed in Amsterdam in
1325, when Catholics were no longer welcome in the city.

1550 Netherlands. A pair of Dutch obsidional coins: ☆ Breda besieged.
AE 1625 klippe two sols. DeMey, Repertoire , 3186. VF. Obverse
value and arms, uniface. Appealing medium brown. Struck by
Maurice of Orange-Nassau while besieged by the Spaniards &
Maastricht besieged. AE 1 579 two stuivers. DeMey, Repertoire , 1 526.
F, old scratches. Glossy medium brown. Obverse sword over arms,
reverse inscription. Struck during a siege by the Spaniards. (Total: 2
pieces) (Est. $200-350)

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Treasures of the World

1552 Netherlands. Spanish. Brabant. 1622 two patagons. Brussels Mint.
Dav-4461, Del-295a. VP, finer in places. Pale lilac-gray with deeper
highlights. A large and hefty silver crown, double thaler size and
piedfort in thickness. A few faint marks and some tiny rim bruises are
seen. Attractive overall, and quite rare, an unbeatable combination.

(Est. $1,000-1,500)

1553 Netherlands. Gelderland. 1648 lion daalder. KM-36. EF for type.

Some lightness of strike and roughness of planchet present, as virtu¬
ally always seen. Still, finer than typically found for the date. A nice
medium silver coin. (Est. $80-120)

1672 Groningen Obsidional Piece

Uniface Silver Klippe, 25 Stuivers

1554 Netherlands. Groningen. 1672 25 stuivers. Uniface silver klippe.
KM-26, Delmonte-737. VP. Countermarked with fanciful fleur-de-
lis imprints at the corners. Medium silver gray with splashes of
golden toning. A most pleasing example of a popular obsidional or
siege issue, ordered to be struck by Christoph Bernard von Galen in
1672 after the siege was lifted. (Est. $300-400)

Groningen, the capital city of the province of Groningen, is located in the north¬
west section of the current Netherlands. During the days of Spanish conquest and
the heyday of the Spanish Netherlands, Groningen supported the Spanish monarch
while the surrounding areas (Ommelanden) fought against the Spanish intruders.

1560 Netherlands. Zeeland. 1748 double ducat. KM-52.3, Delmonte-976a.
MS-64 (NGC). Piedlort strike, double thickness and weight, hence the
denomination. Sharp and attractive. Intense lustre glows warmly be¬
neath even shades of pale iridescence violet, gold, and rose. An extraordi¬
nary coin both physically and aesthetically. Rare so fine; this issue is typi¬
cally seen in a moderately circulated state. (Est. $1 ,000- 1 ,500)

1556 ’Netherlands. Utrecht. 1767 half ducaton. KM-115. Choice AU.

Sharp and attractive with prooflike fields and textured, frosty motifs.
Deep golden gray with electric blue, gold, peach, and rose irides¬
cence. Aesthetically appealing in all respects. (Est. $400-600)

1557 Netherlands. Zeeland. 1753 six stuivers. KM-90. Choice EF. Gener¬
ous amounts of lustre on golden gray surfaces. Pleasing bursts of iri¬
descent gold and pale blue enhance the overall appeal of the mark-
free coin. Nicely struck. (Est. $100-200)

1558 Netherlands. Zeeland. 1791 Ducat. KM-52.1. Uncirculated. Lus¬
trous silver gray with satiny, frosty golden iridescence. Somewhat
prooflike, with textured motifs and reflective fields. A lew faint hair¬
lines are noted, but still an attractive and exciting Zeeland ducat.

(Est. $250-400)

1559 Netherlands. Zeeland. 1792 ducat. KM-52.1 for very similar type.
AU-58 (NGC). Lustrous silver gray with a hint of rose iridescence. A
pleasing coin overall despite a touch of striking weakness. Devoid of
marks of any consequence. (Est. $225-350)

Impressive 1748 Double Ducat of Zeeland

Piedfort Strike

1551 Netherlands. Pair of popular issues from different provinces: ☆
Brabant. 1641 hall patagon. Fine, typical striking weakness in several
places. Still choice for the assigned grade ☆ Holland. 1649 stuiver.
Crude Fine. A very early dated coin, with last two digits of date clear.
(Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $150-250)

1555 Netherlands. Utrecht. 1770 10 stuivers. KM-1 10. MS-64 (PCGS).
A lustrous, satiny Uncirculated specimen. I he obverse is attractive
silver gray with bright golden iridescence at the rims, while the re¬
verse is somewhat prooflike in tones of fiery shades of orange, violet,
and indigo. A very attractive piece. (Est. $ 1 ,000- 1 ,500)

Rare 1622 Brabant Two Patagons

Treasures of the world

1561 Netherlands. Selection ot popular issue: ft 1864 cent. KM- 100.
Choice Uncirculated, red and brown ☆ 1869 five cents. KM-91. Gent
Uncirculated ft 1879 five cents. KM-91. Choice Uncirculated ft
1887 five cents. KM-91. Gem Uncirculated ft 1892 10 cents. KM-
1 16. Choice Uncirculated. First year ot type. A pleasing group, all with
various degrees ot light toning. (Total: 5 pieces) (Est. $300-400)

1562 New Zealand. 1935 florin. KM-4. Proof-63 (NGC). Pale golden sur¬
faces with a tinge of pale rose and some deeper lilac in places. One of just
364 Proofs of the date struck, and rare as such. Sharp. (Est. $300-400)

Impressive Proof 1935 Waitangi Crown

Just 364 Proofs Struck

1563 New Zealand. 1935 Waitangi crown. KM-6. Proof-64 (NGC). Light

silver gray with hints of gold and rose iridescence. Lightly frosted mo¬
tifs and deeply mirrored fields form a pleasing cameo contrast. One of
just 364 Proofs of the date struck, and thus a rarity in Proof format. Is¬
sued to memorialize the signing of a treaty on Waitangi, one of the
northern islands off the coast of New Zealand, where Maori chieftains
and representatives of the British Empire signed a peace treaty in 1 840.
A rare and splendid issue. (Est. $2,400-2,800)

1564 New Zealand. 1953 eight-piece Proof set in box of issue (13). Coro¬

nation of Elizabeth II. KM-PS6. Choice to gem Proof, as issued. An¬
other delightful group of Proof sets housed in their original boxes of
issue. (Total: 13 sets, 104 coins) (Est. $600-800)

This is an old-time holding, off the market for decades.

1565 New Zealand. 1953 eight-piece Proof set in box of issue (13). Coro¬

nation of Elizabeth II. KM-PS6. Choice to gem Proof, as issued. A
delightful group of Proof sets housed in their original boxes of issue.
(Total: 13 sets, 104 coins) (Est. $600-800)

1566 Nicaragua. 1887-E pattern two centavos. KM-Pn3. Proof-64 BN

(PCI). Traces of subdued iridescent red and violet on satiny, reflective
brown surfaces. Sharp and impressive, with the tiniest of die intricacies
evident, especially so on Coat of Arms. Rare. (Est. $350-450)

Lustrous Uncirculated Nicaragua 1912-H Cordob;

1567 Nicaragua. Republic. 1912-H cordoba. KM-16. MS-60 (PCI).

Highly lustrous and fully brilliant save for random splashes of pale
gold at the rims. From a fairly modest mintage of 35,000 pieces,,
from which Mint State survivors appear only infrequently. Choice
for the assigned grade. (Est. $1,000-2,000)

1568 Nicaragua. Republic. 1912-H cordoba. KM-16. AU. A second lus¬

trous example of this popular one-year-only type. Some faint hair¬
lines present on both sides. (Est. $450-650)

1569 Norway. 1821 half specie daler or 60 skillings. KM-289. EF-45

(PCGS). Deep slate gray at the rims fading to lighter gray at the cen¬
ters. No major marks present. (Est. $150-200)

1570 Norway. 1827/6 overdate specie daler. KM-301. AU-58 (PCGS).
Overdate not noted on PCGS holder. Satiny and lustrous lilac-gray
with gold and blue iridescence at the rims. A sharp and attractive
coin, one that is tantalizingly close to Mint State; indeed, some
might call it Uncirculated and be justified in doing so. Choice for the
grade.

(Est. $400-600) (Est. $400-600)

1571 Norway. 1907 two kroner. KM-365. Choice Uncirculated. Slightly

prooflike with pale champagne highlights. (Est. $ 1 00- 1 50)

1572 Norway. 1907 two kroner. KM-366. Border Watch. Uncirculated.
Lightly cleaned at one time, now naturally retoned in shades of violet
and gold. A scarce type. (Est. $400-500)

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Grouping of 1916 Panama Five Centesimos

1 5 3 Panama. 1916 five centesimos (20). KM-2. A selection of 20 ex¬
amples of this scarce key date, grades from Fine to AU, average at EF
or so. Many are lustrous. (Total: 20 pieces) (Est. $ 1 ,500-2,000)

1574 Panama. 1931 quarter balboa. KM-1 1.1. EF. Lustrous medium gray
with some pale golden iridescence. A key date; the mintage of 48,000
pieces is the lowest of the design type, and worthy of note as such.

(Est. $200-300)

1575

Panama. 1932 half balboa. KM- 12.1. Uncirculated. Lustrous with a
nuance of pale champagne toning. Scarce. (Est. $500-700)

1576 Panama. 1933 half balboa. KM-12.1. Uncirculated. Brilliant with a
touch of pale gold. (Est. $250-350)

1577

Papua New Guinea. German New Guinea. 1894-A 10 pfennigs.
KM-3. Proof-64 RB (PCGS). A splendid red specimen with splashes
of iridescent brown. The beautiful Bird of Paradise on the obverse is
aglow with rich color. A true delight. Rare. (Est. $1,200-1,500)

1578

Papua New Guinea. German New Guinea. 1894-A half mark. KM-
4. MS-66 (NGC). Vibrant cartwheel lustre on satiny pale golden
surfaces. Some deeper rose highlights are noted, especially on the
Bird of Paradise on the obverse and in the reverse wreath. An aes¬
thetically appealing example of this perennial favorite among design
types. (Est. $550-750)

1579 Papua New Guinea. German New Guinea. 1894-A two marks.
KM-6. Proof-66 (PCGS). Reflective fields and Irosty motifs display
intense gold, peach, and silver iridescence. The bright and attractive
frosty Bird o) Paradise seems to be set against an early evening sky.
Aesthetically appealing and ever popular. (Est. $ 1 ,200- 1 ,500)

1580 Papua New Guinea. German New Guinea. 1894-A two marks.
KM-6. MS-63 (PCGS). A satiny delight. Strong cartwheel lustre
fairly leaps from frosty surfaces. A nuance of pale golden toning adds
to the overall charm. Scarce and popular. (Est. $800-1,000)

Gorgeous 1894-A Five Marks

German New Guinea
Famous Bird of Paradise Issue

1581 Papua New Guinea. German New Guinea. 1894-A five marks.
KM-7. MS-64 (NGC). The rare, beautilul, and popular Bird of
Paradise issue, here highly lustrous and mainly brilliant with a whis¬
per of pale golden toning. Only 19,000 of these impressive pieces
were struck for German New Guinea (now the independent country
Papua New Guinea). Uncirculated survivors from that mintage are
often darkly toned, the present beauty being a pleasant exception to
that statement. Careful examination of the obverse design reveals a
miniature work of art to the viewer as the bird’s feathers unfold one
by one in their tiny magnificence. Truly choice and truly lovely.

(Est. $2,000-2,500)

1582 Papua New Guinea. 1929 two-piece Proof set, both certified by

NGC. KM-PS1, consisting of the following: ☆ 1929 halfpenny.
KM-1. Proof-66 1929 penny. KM-2. Proof-64. Both exhibit sub¬
dued lustre and pale rose highlights on attractive medium steel gray
surfaces. One of just 400 sets issued by the Melbourne Mint of Aus¬
tralia. Rare. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $1,000-1,200)

1583 Paraguay. 1889 peso. KM-5. AU-53 (PCGS). Lustrous lilac-gray with
bright silver highlights. A pleasing crown in all respects. (Est. $1 50-250)

Treasures of the world

1 584 Peru. Colonial. 1757/6-JM two reales. Lima. KM-53. VP, approaching

EF in places. Medium golden gray with some deeper toning in the re¬
cessed areas. A few stray marks are noted, none of them overbearing in
appearance. An interesting issue; the M in the assayer’s initials is actu¬
ally a Lima Mint monogram, scarce as such. (Est. $150-250)

1585 Peru. Republic. Pair of popular Republic issues from the Cuzco

Mint: Hi 1831-G half real. KM-144.2. AU, lustrous Hi 1835-B four
reales. KM-151.1. EF. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $125-175)

1586 Peru. Republic. 1849-MB two reales. Lima. KM-141.3. AU. Frosty

smoky gray surfaces show strong underlying lustre. Obverse rim cud
present, as struck, at POR LA. Nice. (Est. $50-100)

1587 Peru. Republic. 1836-B four reales. Cuzco. KM-151.1. Choice EF.
Satiny lilac-gray surfaces show strong underlying lustre. Nice.

(Est. $50-100)

1594 Philippines. Pair of peso issues: Hi 1904. KM- 168. EF, cleaned Hi

1936. KM- 177. Choice Uncirculated. Attractive golden gray toning
(Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $150-250)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

1595 Philippines. Under United States. 1944-D/S 20 centavos. KM- 182.
Choice Uncirculated. A frosty and lustrous example of a very scarce
overmintmark variety. Struck in the United States from a die origi¬
nally intended for use in San Francisco, then with mintmark
repunched and delegated to the Denver facility for coinage purposes.

(Est. $75-150).

1596 Philippines. Commonwealth. Trio of lustrous gem Uncirculated

commemorative issues, all with a nuance of toning: ☆ 1936-M 50
centavos. KM- 176 Hi 1936-M peso. Roosevelt and Quezon. KM-
177 Hi 1936-M peso. Murphy and Quezon. KM-178. A lovely three¬
some overall. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $300-500)

1588 Peru. Republic. 1854-MB lour reales. Lima. KM-151.3. Uncirculated.
A high degree of lustre on satiny, brilliant surfaces. Striking weakness
on the obverse, typical for the issue. Scarce so fine; in fact, this issue is
unpriced in the Krause-Mishler reference above EF. (Est. $200-300)

1589 Peru. Republic. 1828-JM eight reales. Lima. KM- 142.3. Choice

Uncirculated. Lustrous lilac-gray with rose and gold highlights. An
unusual grade for an issue that is typically well circulated when seen.
Nice. (Est. $175-250)

1590 Peru. Republic. 1840-A eight reales. Cuzco. KM- 142.9. AU. A lus¬
trous silver specimen with a whisper of pale golden toning. A lew
faint hairlines present, none of them deep or raw. Some striking
weakness at the obverse center, typical for the issue. (Est. $250-300)

1591 Peru. South Peru. 1838 two reales. Arequibo. KM- 169.2. AU. Me¬
dium silver gray with generous amounts of lustre and splashes of iri¬
descent gold. (Est. $200-300)

1592 Peru. South Peru. 1838-MV four reales. Arequibo. KM- 172. AU.

Medium silver surfaces with some golden lustre. Some laint hairlines
present from an old cleaning, yet still an attractive coin overall. A
one-year-only type. (Est. $200-300)

1593 Philippines. Undated (circa 1788-90) quarter real. KM-4. Choice
VF to EF for the type. Golden gray with some deeper toning. Castle
on obverse nicely detailed, as is the lion on the reverse. A rarity whose
attribution to the Philippines is “questionable” according to the
Krause-Mishler reference. Still an attractive example of a tiny but at¬
tractive design type. (Est. $50-125)

1597 Poland. 1781-EB three grosze. KM-C4la. Uncirculated, red and
brown. A sharp and pleasing example of the issue, with more red
than brown noted. Splashes of iridescent violet are present, particu¬
larly so in the obverse field. A choice copper in all respects.

(Est. $100-150)

1598

Poland. 1837 15 kopeks or one zloty. KM-C129. Uncirculated,
prooflike. Deep golden brown highlights on reflected fields and frost}
motifs. An attractive cameo is the end result. Scarce. (Est. $450-650)

1599 Portugal. 1835 400 reis. KM -403. 2. MS-65 (PCGS). An outstand¬
ing gem example of the design type, sharply struck and highly lus¬
trous. Just a whisper of pale gold enhances the otherwise satiny, bril¬
liant surfaces. An aesthetically appealing delight. (Est. $325-425),

1600 Portugal. Trio of popular issues: Hi 1929 50 centavos. KM-577. AU.
A key date Hi 1945 50 centavos. KM-557. Gem Uncirculated Hi\
1945 five escudos. KM-581. Choice Uncirculated. All are lustrous
and attractive. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

1601 Portuguese Guinea. A quintette of popular issues, all choice to gem
Uncirculated: Hi 1933 five centavos. KM-1. Red and brown Hi 19331
20 centavos. KM-3. Red Hi 19 46 50 centavos. KM-6. Red and
brown ☆ 1946 escudo. KM-7. Red ☆ St. Thomas and Prince. 1 95 U
10 escudos. KM-14. Brilliant. A delightful grouping. (Total: 5'
pieces) (Est. $250-350)1

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Portuguese Guinea. Sao Tome and Principe. 1948 escudo. KM-9.
Gem Uncirculated. A satiny, lustrous gem with a pale golden sheen
that adds immensely to the overall appeal. (Est. $250-400)

Puerto Rico. Two popular silver issues: ft 1 896 five centavos. KM-
20. EF ft 1896 10 centavos. KM-21. VF. Both richly toned. (Total: 2
pieces) (Est. $50-100)

Puerto Rico. Watch fob consisting of six 1896 10 centavos and a
single 1895 20 centavos, hanging vertically joined by sterling silver
chains. Clasp works perfectly, coins are generally cleaned VF, 20
centavos appears to be a contemporary counterfeit. A most unusual
piece of coin jewelry. (Est. $200-400)

Puerto Rico. 1895-PGV peso. KM- 14. VF. Deep golden gray with
slate iridescence in the recessed areas. Lightly circulated but free of
extraneous marks. A scarce and popular design type. (Est. $200-300)

1609 Russia. Empire. 1757 five kopecks. Brekke-119. Novodel. Proof.

Edge 5 style. A pleasing red and brown specimen with reflective fields
and satiny, lightly textured design motifs. Scarce so fine; circulating
examples are typically anywhere from VG to EF, but seldom if ever
finer. Important and attractive. (Est. $300-500)

From Larry and Ira Goldebergs sale of fune 2000, Lot 5308.

1610 Russia. Empire. 1731 rouble. KM-192.1. D-1670. EF. Medium sil¬

ver gray with a touch of slate and gold iridescence in the protected
areas. Large and crude, as struck, but devoid of extraneous circula¬
tion marks. (Est. $270-370)

1606 Romania. Selection of Uncirculated coppers: id 1867-H banu. KM-1
(7) id 1867-H two bani. KM-2 (6). All lustrous red and brown, and sev¬
eral choice or finer. A neat group. (Total: 13 pieces) (Est. $300-400)

.607 Russia. Empire. 1810-EM kopek. Copper. Novodel. KM-N443.
MS-67 (NGC). Curved Date variety. A splendid gem with strong
amounts of mint red. Pale electric blue highlights grace the high
points. From the Hesselgesser Collection. Lovely. (Est. $250-350)
From the Larry and Ira Goldbergs sale of fune 2000, Lot 5558.

1611 Russia. Selection of rouble issues from the Empire and U.S.S.R. eras:

id 1817. KM-C130. Uncirculated, lightly cleaned id 1896. KM-
Y59.3. Choice AU ☆ U.S.S.R. 1924 KM-Y90.1. Uncirculated. (To¬
tal: 3 pieces) (Est. $400-500)

1612 Russia. Trio of issues from various stages of their national growth 'ft

Empire. 1896 rouble. KM-Y59.3. MS-61 (PCGS) ft U.S.S.R. 1921
rouble. KM-Y84. AU, cleaned ft 1924 rouble. KM-Y90.1. Uncircu¬
lated. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $175-275)

Splendid Gem 1727-KA Five Kopeks

608 Russia. Empire. 1727-KA five kopeks. Copper. KM- 179 for type,
" Brekke-unlisted. MS-66 (NGC). Generous amounts ot red on re¬
flective surfaces. Hints of burgundy and violet are seen on both sides.
Slightly off-center on the obverse. A delightful gem from the
Hesselgesser Collection. Rare. (Est. $400-600)

From the Goldbergs sale of fune 2000, Lot 5165.

Choice Russian Mines Ingot

1613 Russia, (ca. Late 19th century-early 20th century) 10 zolotniks in¬

got. KM-4. Choice Uncirculated. Fully lustrous silver gray with ex¬
ceptional cartwheel and faint golden undertones. Some faint marks
and hairlines, exceptional eye appeal. Created as a way to return silver
traces to gold mine owners after their gold deposit was processed into
coin, this issue is rare today, especially so this fine. An opportunity
for the Russian specialist. (Est. $500-650)

1614 San Marino. 1898-R five lire. KM-6. Uncirculated, prooflike. Inter¬

mingled splashes of iridescent pale blue, gold, and rose, highlight re¬
flective surfaces and frosty motifs. (Est. $150-250)

1615 Seychelles. Three-piece lot of Uncirculated coins, all lustrous with

traces of toning: ft 1944 10 cents. KM-1 L* 1944 25 cents. KM-2
1939 half rupee. KM-3. (Total: 3 pieces) (Est. $250-350)

Treasures of the World

The Pittman 1791 Sierra Leone Proof Set

1616 Sierra Leone. A 1791 Proof Set, each coin certified by PCGS: Cop¬
per: ☆ Cent. Bronzed. KM-1. Proof-65. Period after AFRICA. Rich
chocolate brown with reflective surfaces and hints of pale blue ton¬
ing. Some minor hairlines and scuffs are noted, but the eye appeal is
strong. Only 400 pieces were struck of this first coin to bear the
“cent” denomination *& Penny. Bronzed. KM-2.1. Proof-64. Large
Diameter, 32 mm. Dark chocolate brown with hints of mint color
around some letters of legend, some minor hairlines and scuffs ☆
Penny. Bronzed. KM-2.2. Proof-65. Small Diameter, 30 mm. Nicely
reflective dark chocolate brown with pale blue iridescence and ves¬
tiges of mint color in protected regions. A beautiful piece, easily the
most attractive of the copper coins in this majestic set.

Silver: ☆ 10 cents. KM-3. Proof-65- Lovely toning dominated by
gold with hints of deep blue, russet, and olive on reflective surfaces.
Choice eye appeal with a bare minimum of hairlines. Rare; only 109
pieces struck, this piece likely in the top 10% of surviving specimens
☆ 20 cents. KM-4. Proof-65. Richly toned in variegated and beauti¬
ful shades of olive, rose, and gold. Exceptional eye appeal and deep
reflectivity. A tiny planchet flaw is noted below the F in AFRICA
which identifies this specimen. As fine an example as any collector
could hope for, one of only 84 specimens struck 50 cents. KM-5.
Proof-63. Very attractive golden toning with hints of blue and other
more subtle shades. Surfaces show numerous hairlines, vestiges of a
long-ago cleaning, but the overall appeal is still strong. A very rare
coin with a tiny mintage* of only 54 pieces One dollar. KM-6.

Proof-65. One of the classic world crowns, and one of the rarest with
a mintage of only 40 coins. Important to collectors worldwide as the
first ever “dollar” coin. As stated in the Pittman catalogue, this was
“one of the rarest and most attractive crowns in the entire Pittman
Collection,” no mean feat to be sure. In terms of overall quality, per¬
haps the finest coin in the entire set. The peripheries show pleasing
cool blue toning, with smoky gold and pale violet toning through¬
out. Firmly struck, with no soft spots in the crosshatching of the
right hand in the reverse handshake. Only minor hairlines seen un¬
der magnification. An extraordinary example of this famed and his¬
toric coin, which on its own would be one of the highlights of our
sale.

This famous Proof set, offered separately at the Pittman sale but
there kept together by a bidder with firm determination, will be sold
as a single lot. An exciting opportunity, one which Fortune may not
grant to interested bidders again in their lifetime. This extraordinary
set is worthy of any connoisseur s cabinet or museum-quality collec¬
tion. (Total: 7 pieces) (Est. $16,000-19,000)

The 1791-dated Sierra Leone issues were struck at Boulton's Soho Mint, mostly in
1793. The series is important historically not only tor including the first coin called
“dollar” as part of its design, but also as the first decimal coinage with a dollar of 1 00
“cents.”

From David Akers Numismatics’ sale of the John Jay Pittman Collec¬
tion, Part III, August 1999, Lots 4766-4770. The silver coins mere pur¬
chased from George Bauer 's sale XI, January 1944, Lot 1 6 ($22. 5 0).
one of Pittman's earliest purchases oj world coins.

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1617 Somalia. Italian Somaliland. 1909-R Prova two bese. KM-Pr2.
MS-63 RD (PCI). A frosty and satiny red specimen with a delightful
mingling of tan and brown. Lustrous. A scarce and popular issue.

(Est. $200-400)

1618 South Africa. Republic. Pair of popular issues: ☆ 1935 halfpenny.

KM- 13.3. Gem Uncirculated. Red ☆ 1892 two-and-a-half shillings.
EF. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $125-175)

Impressive 1923 South Africa Proof Set

1619 South Africa. 1923 Proof set, all coins certified by (PCGS): ☆ Far¬

thing. Proof-66 RB ☆ Halfpenny. Proof-66 RB ☆ Penny. Proof-64
RB ☆ Threepence. Proof-65 ft Sixpence. Proof-64 ☆ Shilling.
Proof-64 ft Florin. Proof-64 ft Two and a half shillings. Proof-65 ft
Half sovereign. Proof-62 ft Sovereign. Proof-63. A nice set. (Total:
10 pieces) (Est. $1,600-2,000)

Another 1923 South Africa Proof Set

620 South Africa. 1923 Proof set, all coins certified by (PCGS): ☆ Far¬
thing. Proof-63 RB ft Halfpenny. Proof-63 RB ft Penny. Proof-63
RB ☆ Threepence. Proof-63 ft Sixpence. Proof-63 ft Shilling.
Proof-63 ft Florin. Proof-62 ☆ Two and a half shillings. Proof-63 ft
Half sovereign. Proof-64 ft Sovereign. Proof-63. Another pleasing
set. (Total: 10 pieces) (Est. $1,600-2,000)

621 Spain. (1474-1504) four reales. Seville Mint. Issue of Ferdinand

and Isabella. EF. A sharp and pleasing example of a popular issue
with a direct link to the European discovery of America. Always
popular. ’ (Est. $150-200)

622 Spain. Three-piece set of proclamation coinage from the Proclama¬
tion of October 24, 1833. All three are Gem Uncirculated, and all
are highly lustrous with a touch of attractive toning: ft Half real ft
real ft two reales. All struck at the Madrid mint. (Total: 3 pieces)

(Est. $200-300)

These proclamation pieces announced Isabel II Queen of Spain, despite her tender
age of just three years old!

1623 Spain. 1859 pattern 25 centavos. KM-unlisted. Proof-63 RB
(NGC). Lustrous brown surfaces display generous amounts of violet
and mint red. A tiny toning spot is noted at the truncation of Isabel’s
neck. Rare. (Est. $500-700)

1624 Spain. 1958 Barcelona Exposition set, all Uncirculated to Choice
Uncirculated. All are lustrous: ☆ 1957 five pesetas. KM-786 ☆ 1957
25 pesetas. KM-787 ☆ 1957 50 pesetas. KM-788. All have a BA in
the left reverse field in lieu of the usual star mintmark. (Total: 3
pieces) (Est. $1 50-250)

Choice 1736 Plate Money

(photo reduced)

1625 Sweden. 1736 2 daler plate money. KM-PM71. Choice VF. Pleas¬
ing medium brown with the usual surface striations. Each of the five
stamps is bold and fully legible except the central stamp, whose
weakness obscures ER of DALER and YNT and MYNT. A most at¬
tractive and desirable specimen, non-salvaged and of a quality that
appears on the marker infrequently. (Est. $500-800)

1626 Sweden. 1718-LC two caroliners. KM-unlisted. EF-45 (PCGS).

From the John J. Pittman Collection. Medium silver gray with some
lighter highlights in the protected areas. Pale golden iridescence
adorns both sides. As noted, unlisted in the Krause-Mishler reference,
and important and desirable as such. (Est. $675-900)

1627 Sweden. 1719-LC two marks. KM -243. AU-58 (PCGS). Generous

amounts of underlying lustre on smooth surfaces. Variegated shades
of rose and olive predominate. (Est. $650-850)

1628 Sweden. 1786-OL one-third riksdaler. KM-365. Uncirculated. Highlv
lustrous with a whisper of pale gold at the centers. (Est. $175-325)

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1629 Sweden. 1800-OL one-third riksdaler. KM-377. EF. Generous
amounts of bright lustre on satiny golden gray surfaces. Some mod¬
erate planchet adjustment marks at the center of the reverse shield.
Scarce. (Est. $600-900)

1630 Sweden. 1776-OL two-thirds riksdaler. KM-356. AU-50 (PCGS).

Satiny steel gray with deep lilac. Splashes of bright golden iridescence
at the center of the reverse. (Est. $500-700)

1631 Sweden. 1562 daler or two marks. D-8701 for very similar type. AU-

55 (NGC). Deep lilac-gray with some brighter highlights on the high
points. Some striking weakness is seen at the centers, not unusual for
the issue. Struck from a heavily rotated reverse die; the die alignment is
neither coin turn nor medal turn. Scarce. (Est. $950-1,250)

Impressive Uncirculated 1721-LC Riksdaler

1632 Sweden. 1721-LC riksdaler. KM-259.2. MS-64 (PCGS). An im¬
pressive example of the Jubilee riksdaler that celebrates the 200th
Anniversary of the Liberation War. Deep lilac-gray with intense un¬
derlying lustre. Splashes of rich violet and electric blue enhance the
overall appeal. Sharply struck and aesthetically pleasing, and easily
worthy of the assigned grade. Obverse bust of Frederick I facing
right, reverse with facing busts of Gustaf Vasa and Gustaf II Adolf.
Rare so fine. (Est. $4,500-6,500)

1633 Sweden. 1750-HM riksdaler. KM-306. AU-58 (PCGS). Intense ra
diant lustre on bright silver gray surfaces. An even wash of cham
pagne iridescence graces both sides. Nicely struck and devoid of al
but a few tiny marks. Definitely choice. (Est. $1,200-1,500

1634 Sweden. 1770-AL riksdaler. KM-345. AU-55 (PCGS). Steel gra>
with splashes of olive and deep rose iridescence. (Est. $650-850

1635 Sweden. 1770-AL riksdaler. KM-345. EF. Lustrous lilac-gray with
lighter high points. Devoid of all but some trivial marks, and conse
quently quite choice as such. (Est. $350-450

1636

Sweden. 1776-OL riksdaler. KM-354. AU. Splashes of deep gold or
satiny silver gray surfaces. (Est. $175-320

1637 Sweden. 1797-OL riksdaler. KM-370.5 AU-55 (PCGS). Soothing
lilac-gray with underlying lustre. A pleasing example of the issue with
just a hint of striking weakness at the peripheries. Choice overall
Devoid of unsightly marks and blemishes. (Est. $650-8501

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1638 Sweden. 1806-OL riksdaler. KM-561. EF. Medium silver gray with
some deeper toning and rose iridescence. Some reverse planchet ad¬
justment marks noted as struck. (Est. $375-575)

1639 Sweden. 1827-CB riksdaler. KM-593. EF. Medium silver gray with
strong lustre and engaging golden iridescence in the recessed areas.
Lightly brushed some time ago, long since naturally retoned.

(Est. $500-750)

1640 Sweden. 1851-AG riksdaler. KM-667. AU. Dusky shades of irides¬
cent peach and rose on lustrous, silver gray surfaces. (Est. $225-325)

1641 Sweden. 1878-EB two kronor. KM-742. MS-64 (ANACS). A satiny,
highly lustrous coin of near-gem quality, fully brilliant and aesthetically
appealing in all respects. Scarce so fine, and certain to draw bidding at-
„ tention from specialists in coins of the region. (Est. $900- 1 200)

Impressive 1809 Aargau 10 Batzen

Extraordinary Gem Uncirculated

1642 Switzerland. Aargau. 1809 10 batzen. KM-14. MS-68 (PCGS). An
extraordinary visual and physical delight. A satiny gem of the highest
order, fully brilliant with delightful golden highlights at the rims.
Sharp and impressive by all accounts. Indeed, the present specimen

may be the finest known of its design type; it certainly must give any
other example of the design type a run for the money! Superb.

(Est. $1,500-2,000)

1643 Switzerland. Aargau. 1809 20 batzen. KM- 17. AU. Medium steel
gray with deep slate and bright golden iridescence in the recessed ar¬
eas. Sharp and choice overall. (Est. $400-550)

Important Swiss 1812 Four Franken

Canton Aargau Rarity
Just 2,527 Struck

1644 Switzerland. Aargau. 1812 four franken. KM-20. Choice Uncircu¬
lated. Delightful prooflike steel gray with rose and golden iridescence
in the protected areas. A rarity in all grades; only 2,527 examples of
this large and attractive design type were struck. A pleasing coin that
should delight any specialist in the Swiss Canton issues.

(Est. $1,600-2,000)

1645 Switzerland. Aargau. 1812 four franken. KM-20. EF. Deep lilac-gray
with delightful rose and gold iridescence. Sharply struck and nicely
centered, quite scarce when found so choice. (Est. $ 1 ,00- 1 ,300)

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Impressive Swiss 1812 Four Franken

Canton Appenzell Rarity
Only 2,357 struck

1646 Switzerland. Appenzell. 1812 four franken. KM-9. Choice Uncir¬
culated. Bright silver high points with rich lilac-gray prooflike sur¬
faces. A rarity within the denomination, this with a small mintage of
only 2,357 coins, and highly desirable in all grades as a result.

(Est. $1,600-2,000)

1647 Switzerland. Appenzell. 1812 four franken. KM-9. Choice EF. At¬
tractive steel gray mirrors and frosty motifs display warm gold and
pale blue highlights. A choice coin, devoid of unsightly blemishes,
and highly attractive overall. (Est. $900-1,300)

1648

Switzerland. Appenzell. 1812 four franken. KM-9. Choice VF to

EF. Deep and lustrous steel gray with some lighter silver gray high
points. A lovely coin, devoid of marks and decidedly choice.

(Est. $500-700)

Basel 1740 City View Quarter Thaler

1649 Switzerland. Basel. 1740 quarter thaler. City View type. Largt
Shield variety. KM-143. AU-58 (PCGS). Subdued underlying lustre
on deep lilac surfaces. Sharp and attractive. Baselisk (dragon) anc
flower arms on obverse, city view design and date on reverse. A pleas
ing coin, scarce so fine. (Est. $300-500

1650 Switzerland. Basel. 1786 half thaler. KM-178. EF. Generou
amounts of lustre beneath attractive golden gray toning. Some
splashes of iridescent olive add to the overall appeal. Struck on ;
naturally split planchet, an historic mark rather than a blemish. At
tractive city view of Basel on the reverse. (Est. $450-650

Delightful Basel City View Thaler

Davenport- 1745

1651 Switzerland. Basel. Undated thaler. D-1745. City View issues. Choio
EF. Pleasing golden gray with delightful splashes of bright golden irides
cence in the protected areas. An interesting obverse die crack runs fron
the rim to the head of the viewers left most baselisk on the obverse. Ran
and desirable when found so fine. (Est. $1,600-2,100

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1652 Switzerland. Basel. 1756 thaler. KM- 157. Choice VF. Somewhat re¬
flective silver gray surfaces display warm rose and gold iridescence. A
pleasing city view of Basel adorns the reverse. (Est. $400-600)

1653 Switzerland. Bern. 1797 quarter thaler. KM-160. EF. Medium gray
with deeper slate and golden iridescence in the protected areas. Free
of unsightly marks and blemishes, and decidedly choice as such.

(Est. $225-350)

654 Switzerland. Bern. 1796 half thaler. KM-151 for type, swordsman
on mound. Choice AU to Uncirculated, medium prooflike. Mainly
brilliant with just a whisper of pale golden toning. Frosted, textured
motifs stand out boldly from mirrored fields. (Est. $350-450)

65 5 Switzlerand. Bern. 1798 thaler. KM-164. Uncirculated, nearly
choice in all respects. Rich shades of gold on satiny, frosty motifs and
highly reflective fields. An aesthetic delight. (Est. $850-1,200)

Several interesting reverse die cracks are present, especially through the words
PROVIDEPIT and DOMINUS, with another descending downward to the rim
with Swiss guard s cap.

1656 Switzerland. Bern. 1798 thaler. KM-164. Choice AU. Medium lus¬
trous lilac-gray with silver brightness in the protected areas. A pleas¬
ing example of the design type. (Est. $375-525)

1657 Switzerland. Bern. 1798 thaler. KM-164. AU. Highly lustrous with
a whisper of pale champagne toning. Prooflike fields and frosted
motifs. (Est. $500-900)

1658 Switzerland. Bern. 1798 thaler. KM-165. Choice AU, many would
call this Uncirculated. Deep lilac-gray with mirrored fields and frosty
motifs. Free of blemishes and distinctly charming. (Est. $700-950)
From totally different dies than those used for KM-164 (as in the previous lot),
with slightly more finely detailed Swiss Guard and bear motif.

Uncirculated 1811 Five Batzen of Bern

Key Date Issue

1659 Switzerland. Bern. 1811 five batzen. KM-170. MS-62 (PCGS). A

lustrous delight. Shades of rich rose and golden iridescence show
boldly on reflective, satiny surfaces. Far and away the key date to the
denomination and design type; its value is multiples higher than the
other dates of the type listed in Krause-Misbler. Choice for the grade.

(Est. $500-800)

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1660 Switzerland. Bern. 40 batzen counterstamp of 1816-19 on 1781-
Pau ecu of France. Medium host coin VF, Bern counterstamp EF.
Lilac gray. Scarce. (Est. $260-360)

1661 Switzerland. Bern. 1823 four franken. KM- 190. Choice VF. Attrac¬
tive lilac-gray with some prooflike reflectivity in the fields. A popular
date and design type. (Est. $800-1,000)

Impressive Geneva 1794-W Decime

Choice Uncirculated

1662 Switzerland. Geneva. 1794-W decime or 10 centimes. Revolution¬

ary coinage. KM-96. MS-64 (PCGS). Attractive rolling lustre
makes its presence known on satiny pale silver surfaces, while rich
golden highlights deepen the protected areas of the obverse. An aes¬
thetically appealing design type, with wreath and eagle obverse motif,
and with busy bees and a flower on the reverse. The motto of
Geneva, Post Tenebras Lux (after darkness light) is seen here in French
(APRES LES TENEBRES LA LUMIERE). Scarce in all grades, and
downright rare in Uncirculated. (Est. $330-550)

On the obverse, the P of APRES is broadly repunched.

1663 Switzerland. Geneva, Vaud, and the Republic: ☆ Geneva. 1825 sol.

KM-121 . AU Vaud. 1831 batzen. KM-20. Uncirculated. Ex John
Quincy Adams Collection & Helvetian Republic. 1803-B batzen.
KM-8. AU. All with deep toning highlights. A nice trio. (Total: 3
pieces) (Est. $ 75-150)

1665 Switzerland. Geneva. 1848 10 francs. KM- 138. Uncirculated

Smoky gray and pale gold on lilac-gray surfaces. Somewhat proof
like, as might be expected for a coin with a scant mintage of just 38 J
pieces ! One of the prime rarities from Geneva, this enticingly largi
and impressive silver coin is devoid of serious marks and readily ap
proaches choice for the grade designation. The first of two years fo
the denomination (see the rare 1851 10 francs in the following lot)
and the rarer of the two dates as far as mintage is concerned. A splen
did opportunity for an advanced specialist in the coinage of the Swis:
Cantons. (Est. $1,200-1,600

Lustrous 1848 Geneva Five Francs

1664 Switzerland. Geneva. 1848 five francs. KM-137. AU-55 (PCGS)
Autumnal shades of gold mingle with pale whispers of electric blue
on lustrous and satiny surfaces. An impressive and delightful crown
both in appearance and design. (Est. $400-500'

Important 1848 Geneva 10 Francs Rarity

Just 385 Struck

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Rare 1851 Geneva 10 Francs

Mintage: 678

1666 Switzerland. Geneva. 1851 10 francs. KM- 138. Uncirculated.
Deep lilac-gray with steel and electric blue highlights. Free ol un¬
sightly marks and with a generous amount of eye appeal. An impres¬
sive rarity from Geneva, one of just 678 examples of the issue struck,
and certainly desirable as such. The second and final year of this large
and heavy silver coinage denomination. Another important opportu¬
nity for a Swiss Canton specialist. (Est. $1,000-1,400)

Desirable 1847 Glarus 40 Batzen

Glarus Shooting Festival Issue

1667 Switzerland. Glarus. 1847 40 batzen. Glarus Shooting Festival is¬
sue. KM-20. MS-64 (NGC). A lustrous pale golden specimen with
reflective fields and frosty motifs. Splashes of deep gold and violet iri¬
descence grace the reverse. Nicely struck. One of two issues (the
1842 Graubunden four francs being the other) struck to commemo¬
rate shooting festivals prior to the formation of the Swiss Confedera¬
tion in 1848, yet still avidly collected by specialists in the Swiss
“shooting thaler” category (of which a very nice selection follows
shortly). A choice Uncirculated survivor from a mintage for the issue
of 3,200 pieces. Rare and desirable, especially so when so nicely pre¬
served. (Est. $3,500-4,500)

1668 Switzerland. Graubunden. 1825 10 batzen. KM- 12. Uncirculated.

Prooflike. Rich iridescent shades of violet, gold, and rose on steel
gray mirror surfaces and satiny design motifs. A pleasing example of
the design type. (Est. $675-875)

Scarce Graubunden 1825-N 10 Batzen

Only 2,000 Minted

1669 Switzerland. Graubunden. 1825-N 10 batzen. KM-12. AU-58
(NGC). Deep silver gray with deeper golden gray highlights in the
protected areas. A scarce one-year-only issue, one of just 2,000 ex¬
amples of the date produced. Elusive in all grades, especially so at EF
and finer; the present coin certainly qualifies as finer! A splendid op¬
portunity for an alert collector of Swiss rarities. (Est. $500-700)

Desirable Graubunden 1842 Four Francs

Chur-Graubunden Shooting Festival Issue

1670 Switzerland. Graubunden. 1842 four francs. Chur in Graubunden
Shooting Festival. KM-17. MS-63 (PCGS). An impressive prooflike
coin. Deep gold and violet iridescence graces satiny and frosty motifs
and mirror fields. Sharply struck down to the finest details. Although
struck prior to the forming of the Swiss Confederation in 1848 (as
was the Glarus “shooting thaler” of 1847), this issue is often classified
with the shooting thaler issues of the Confederation, and highly col¬
lectable as such. A truly lovely coin that is deserving of special atten¬
tion when the bidding commences. (Est. $2,000-2,500)

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1671 Switzerland. Graubunden. 1842 four francs. KM- 17. MS-62
(AN ACS). Lustrous steel gray with some deeper toning highlights.
Generally collected as the first of the Shooting Festival issues, and
collected heartily with that series. Rare and desirable in Uncirculated.

(Est. $1,000-1,500)

1672 Switzerland. Luzern. 1796 40 kreuzers. KM-91. AU. Mirrorlike
fields and lightly frosted motifs display even champagne highlights.
A lew faint planchet adjustment marks are noted at the reverse cross.

(Est. $220-320)

Luzerne is perhaps best known for its famed Lion, a statue carved from a stone
outcropping to commemorate the Swiss guards lost in the storming of the Tuilleries
in 1792. Mark Twain called it “the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the
world.” Today, it is a prime tourist attraction and the most photographed spot in the
city.

1673 Switzerland. Luzern. 1814 four franken. KM-109. AU. Brilliant
prooflike surfaces with just a whisper of pale gold. An attractive ex¬
ample of a Swiss crown. (Est. $625-925)

1674 Switzerland. St. Gall. 1776 half thaler. KM-26. EF. Medium silver
gray with delightful golden highlights. Some faint planchet adjust¬
ment marks at the reverse center, mainly on the standing bear. Still a
pleasing coin overall. (Est. $550-750)

1675 Switzerland. Solothurn. 1812 frank. KM-70. Choice Uncirculated.

An intense degree of lustre graces satiny pale golden surfaces. A touch
of striking weakness is noted at the obverse center, otherwise crisp
and sharp in all places. (Est. $700-900)

1813 Solothurn Four Franken Rarity

Just 250 Struck

1676 Switzerland. Solothurn. 1813 four franken. KM-73. AU-55
(NGC). Lilac-gray with steel gray highlights. An impressive — il
somewhat lightly circulated — example of a greatly prized rarity from
canton Solothurn. Only 250 specimens of the date were struck, mak¬
ing for an instant rarity in any grade. The present coin is free ol
marks of consequence, and decidedly choice overall where eye appeal
is concerned. (Est. $1,000-1,500)

1 677 Switzerland. Vaud. 1823 10 batzen. KM- 19. Choice Uncirculated.

Delightful golden gray with strong lustre and a distinctly prooflike
appearance. Sharply struck and visually appealing. (Est. $500-700)

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Splendid 1812 Swiss 40 Batzen

Canton Vaud Rarity

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1678 Switzerland. Vaud. 1812 40 batzen. KM- 17. Choice Uncirculated.
Impressive lilac-gray with rich splashes of mint brilliance in the pro¬
tected areas. A rarity in all grades. Just 2,485 examples of the date
were struck; 616 pieces from that small mintage were later melted,
leaving a net distribution for the issue of just 1,869 coins! A delight¬
ful example of a rare one-year-only type; couple that with the low
mintage of the issue, and the sky may well be the limit when this
piece comes up for bidding. (Est. $1,500-2,000)

1679 Switzerland. Vaud. 1812 40 batzen. KM- 17. Choice AU to Uncir¬
culated. Highly reflective mirrors and sharply struck motifs form a
pleasing if faint cameo contrast. Splashes of iridescent gold add to the
overall appeal. A few hairlines prevent our assigning a much higher
grade. (Est. $500-800)

1681 Switzerland. Zurich. 1722 half thaler. KM-146. EF. Strong underlying
lustre on pearlescent gray surfaces. Splashes of golden toning increase the
eye appeal. A pleasing city view half thaler. A straight-edge clip, as pro¬
duced, is seen at 3:00 relative to the obverse. (Est. $400-550)

1682 Switzerland. Zurich. 1761 half thaler. KM-146. Strong VF, nearly EF
overall. Medium gray with deeper golden gray highlights. One of the
popular City View issues, with the date incused in a fanciful cartou¬
che at the bottom of the city scene. (Est. $150-250)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

1683 Switzerland. Zurich. 1768/7 overdate half thaler. KM- 145. EF. At¬
tractive medium silver gray with some olive highlights. An unlisted
overdate with the added attraction of a boldly and broadly
. repunched first 7 in date. Repunching and overdate plainly evident
to the unaided eye. (Est. $250-350)

1684 Switzerland. Zurich. 1558 thaler. D-8775. Choice VF. Date as 58.
Deep golden gray with rich golden iridescence. Nicely struck, al¬
though some weakness can be seen, typical for the issue. Choice over¬

all.

(Est. $775-1,100)

1680 Switzerland. Vaud. 1812 40 batzen. KM-17. Choice EF. Lustrous li¬
lac-gray with generous amounts of bright silver iridescence in the
protected areas. A pleasing coin in all respects. (Est. $550-700)

1 685 Switzerland. Zurich. 1 559 thaler. Obverse of D-8773, reverse of D-
8778, die combination unlisted in the Davenport reference. EF.

Generous amounts of lustre on silver gray surfaces. Lively, deep
golden iridescence crowds the recessed areas. (Est. $650-850)

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1686 Switzerland. Zurich. 1559 thaler. Obverse of D-8773, reverse of D-
8778, die combination unlisted in the Davenport reference. VF.
Pleasing lilac-gray with some light silver gray high points. Date as 59.
A few faint marks are noted, some of which are as struck. Pleasing
overall. (Est. $500-750)

Choice 1560 Zurich Thaler

1687 Switzerland. Zurich. 1560 thaler. D-8778. Choice EF. Lustrous
golden gray with delightful eye appeal in all places. Date as 60. Sharp
and attractive in most places, although some central reverse weakness
is noted. Pleasing overall, and nearly as choice as this issue comes!

(Est. $1,550-1,850)

Delightful Zurich Thaler Circa 1560

1688 Switzerland. Zurich. (Circa 1560) thaler. D-8783A. EF. Lustrous
medium gray with delightful golden highlights on the high points. A
pleasing coin, devoid of unsightly marks and decidedly choice over¬
all. Rare so fine. (Est. $1,400-1,700)

1689 Switzerland. Zurich. 1732 thaler. KM-143 for type (KM-143 ob
verse, KM- 144 reverse). EF. Medium City View issue. Generou;
amounts of lustre on pale lilaclgray surfaces. A pleasing specimer
with an equally pleasing city view. (Est. $400-600)

1690 Switzerland. Zurich. 1736 thaler. KM-143. 3, D-1788. EF. Mediutr
steel gray with generous amounts of lustre and olive toning high¬
lights. Nicely struck with all of the design elements plainly rendered
A pleasing city view thaler in all respect. (Est. $450-650)

1691 Switzerland. Zurich. 1741 thaler. KM- 150. Choice VF, perhaps slightl)
finer. Attractive golden gray surfaces with rich underlying iridescent golc
lustre. Devoid of all but a few trivial marks. (Est. $400-550,

1692 Switzerland. Zurich. 1790 thaler. KM- 176. AU. Lustrous silver gr.n
with splashes of rich gold, particularly on the reverse among the citv;
buildings. A pleasing example ol the type. (Fist. $750-950)

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1693 Switzerland. Zurich. 1813 20 batzen. KM- 187. Uncirculated. Me¬
dium pale lilac-gray surfaces with rich gold, sea green, and violet iri¬
descence in the protected areas. (Est. $350-450)

1694 Switzerland. Zurich. 1813-B 20 batzen. KM- 186. MS-62 (NGC).
Large Date, Thick Stems variety. Iridescent lilac-gray with intense sil¬
ver lustre in the protected areas. A nice coin overall. (Est. $300-450)

1695 Switzerland. Zurich. 1813 20 Batzen. KM- 187. Choice EF. Small
Date Thin Stems variety. Deep lilac-gray with intense and deep golden
iridescence on both sides. A pleasing example overall. (Est. $225-350)

1698 Switzerland. Zurich. 1813-B 40 batzen. KM-191. MS-62 (NGC).
Short Garland, Small Date. Deep steel gray with attractive rose and
gold iridescence in the protected areas. (Est. $350-500)

1699 Switzerland. Zurich. 1813-B 40 batzen. KM-191. Choice AU.

Short garland, small date. Lively steel gray .with rich golden irides¬
cence. A pleasing coin that saw just a modicum of light circulation
before being preserved for the ages. (Est. $340-440)

1696 Switzerland. Zurich. 1826 20 batzen. KM-192. Choice AU. Me¬
dium silver gray with reflective fields and frosted motifs that display
splashes of intense golden iridescence. (Est. $350-500)

1697

Switzerland. Zurich. 1813 40 batzen. KM-189. Uncirculated,

prooflike. Long Garland, Large Date. Rich golden iridescence on
mirrored fields and lightly frosted motifs. A pleasing pale lilac-gray
specimen. (Est- $350-500)

1700 Switzerland. Zurich. 1813-B 40 batzen. KM-191. AU. Short Gar¬
land, Small Date. Medium silver gray with delightful lustre on satiny
surfaces. (Est. $275-375)

Uncirculated 1798-SW Swiss 40 Batzen

1701 Switzerland. Helvetian Republic. 1798-S 40 batzen. KM-4.1. MS-62
(NGC). Generous amounts of lustre on pale lilac-gray surfaces. A sharp
and attractive example for the grade. Scarce so fine. (Est. 1 ,250-2,000)

1702 Switzerland. A popular pair of rappen issues, both Choice Uncircu¬

lated: ☆ 1850-BB 10 rappen. KM-6 1850-BB 20 rappen. KM C
Both lustrous. A nicely matched pair from the first year of issue for
the design types. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $200-250)

1703 Switzerland. 1881-B 20 rappen. KM-29. Choice Uncirculated. Lus¬
trous with pale golden highlights. First year of the design type.

(Est. $50-100)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

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1"04 Switzerland. 1850-A half franc. KM-8. Choice AU. Medium satiny
silver gray with delightful rose iridescence in the protected areas. A
scarce date in all grades. (Est. $300-400)

1'05 Switzerland. 1881-B half franc. KM-23. Uncirculated. Lustrous and
brilliant. (Est. $150-250)

1706 Switzerland. Selection of PCGS-certified gem design types: A"

1934-B half franc. KM-23 (2). MS-67, and MS-66 ☆ 1952-B half
franc. Specimen-67 ☆ 1920-B franc. KM-24. MS-67 (2) ☆ 1921-B
franc. KM-24 (2). MS-67, and MS-63 1920-B two francs. KM-

21 (2). MS-67, and MS-66 ☆ 1921-B two francs. MS-66 ☆ 1952-B
five francs. KM-40. MS-66. An amazing group of delightful gems
certain to please. (Total: 1 1 pieces) (Est. $300-500)

1707 Switzerland. Selection of choice to gem Uncirculated silver issues: ☆

1934-B half franc. KM-23 1934-B half franc. KM-23 1914-B

franc. KM-24 ☆ 1916-B franc. KM-24 ☆ 1947-B franc. KM-24 ☆
191 4-B two francs. KM-2 1 . All are lustrous, and all display a whisper
of paie gold at the rims. A pleasing group overall. (Total: 5 pieces)
(Est. $175-250)

1708 Switzerland. 1850-A five francs. KM-11. VF, sharpness much finer

overall, but cleaned long ago. Hairlines from the old cleaning still re¬
main. A scarce issue. (Est. $ 1 50-300)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

1709 Switzerland. 185 1-A five francs. KM-11. Uncirculated. Highly lustrous
and bright silver surfaces with warm and attractive golden iridescence. A
few tiny marks from a much finer designation. (Est. $700-950)

Scarce 1855 Swiss Piedfort Essai

Five Francs Size

1710 Switzerland. 1855 essai or pattern. Silver piedfort. KM-unlisted.
Uncirculated, lightly brushed long ago. Plain edge. Dies by A. Bovy,
of the M.L. Bovy firm of Geneva, Switzerland. A thick and heavy
pattern, although without denomination noted. Pale golden toning
on lustrous surfaces. Rare. (Est. $1,700-2,100)

1711 Switzerland. 1855 essai or pattern five francs size. Brass. KM-un¬
listed. Uncirculated, lightly brushed long ago. Reeded edge. Another
attractive essai from the firm of M.L. Bovy. Bright and deep gold with
attractive olive highlights. Plenty of lustre present. (Est. $900-1,200)

1712 Switzerland. 1874-B five francs. KM-11. Uncirculated. Frosty pale
lilac-gray with rich golden iridescence. Highly lustrous. A scarce date
within the design type. (Est. $600-800)

1713 Switzerland. 1890-B five francs. KM-34. Uncirculated, technically,
but obverse brushed or wiped some time ago. Lustrous silver surfaces
display attractive gold and rose highlights. A rare date in all grades.

(Est. $600-1,000)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

1714 Switzerland. 1890-B five francs. KM-34. Uncirculated. Satiny silver gray
with intense golden lustre. An attractive coin overall. (Est. $450-650)

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1715 Switzerland. 1908-B five francs. KM-34. MS-62 (ANACS). Superb
cartwheel lustre on satiny, brilliant surfaces. A few stray marks ac¬
count for the assigned grade; the present coin is certainly choice for
the parameters of the grade concerned. Scarce. (Est. $700-900)

1716 Switzerland. 1909-B five francs. KM-34. MS-61 (NGC). Satiny

and lustrous, with just a whisper of pale rose enhancing the overall
brilliance and eye appeal. (Est. $600-800)

1717 Switzerland. Pair of five francs issues: 1923-B. KM-37. AU,

cleaned ☆ 1948-B. KM-40. Uncirculated. Both pieces faintly toned.
(Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $70-100)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

1718 Switzerland. 1939-B five francs. KM-42. MS-64 (ANACS). Frosty

and lustrous with a whisper of pale golden toning. Issued to celebrate
the Battle of Laupen, fought in 1339. (Est. $600-800)

1719 Switzerland. Two popular issues, both gem Uncirculated: ☆ 1941-B

five francs. KM-44. 650th Anniversary of Confederation ☆ 1944-B
five francs. KM-45. 500th Anniversary of Battle of St. Jakob an der
Birs. Two lustrous beauties. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $1 50-250)

1720 Switzerland. Selection of choice to gem Uncirculated silver issues: ☆
1941-B 5 francs. KM-44 ☆ 1948-B 5 francs. KM-48 (5) ☆ 1963-B
5 francs. KM-51 (4). All are highly lustrous and most have varying
degrees of pale iridescent toning. A nice group. (Total: 10 pieces)

(Est. $135-235)

19TH-CENTURY SWISS SHOOTING FESTIVAL
COMMEMORATIVES

1’he Swiss “Shooting Thaler” series — perhaps more properly called
Shooting Festival commemoratives — officially begins in 1855 with the
Five francs issue of Solothurn (the 1 842 four francs coin of Graubunden
and the 1847 40 batzen issue of Glarus are generally considered the
precursors of the Swiss Shooting Festival series, and are collected thusly
by serious students of these issues). These highly collectable issues often
depict local heroes in heroic situations as part of the design theme.
Mintages in the early years of the series were relatively low, which also
adds to the appeal of these collectable Swiss pieces.

Technically, the issues in the 19th-century Swiss Shooting Festival
series are medallic issues rather than coins in the purest sense, although
the 1855 five francs issue of Solothurn was “legally equal” to the
circulating Swiss five francs pieces of the era, at least where the Swiss
Federal Finance Department was concerned. In fact, the only major
difference between the Solothurn commemorative and the regular-issue
Swiss five francs was the edge. The Solothurn pieces read EIDGEN
FREISCHIESSEN SOLOTHURN 1855 (National Shooting Fest
Solothurn 1 855). The 1 9th-century Shooting Festival pieces produced
after the 1 855 Solothurn issue were usually denominated as five francs
(or franken). This was, however, an unofficially designated denomina¬
tion, intended solely to show an intrinsic value that was at par with the
circulating five francs coinage of the era. According to the government,
the denominations were tacitly approved “with government consent.’
Thanks be to that “government consent, for the liberal bending of
Swiss coinage laws of that era allowed today’s numismatists the privilege
and thrill of collecting these marvelous artistic links with the shooting
festivals of 1 9th century Switzerland.

Undoubtedly, Swiss shooting fests drew the finest rifle marksmen
from across Switzerland, and no doubt from other European countries
as well, to compete for cash and honors. The various cantons that hosted
these fests were only too happy to honor the events with these medallic
“coins” made for circulation within the issuing communities. We can’t
help but wonder how a 19th century William 1 ell would have fared
with rifle in hand at a meet in Nidwalden or at some other competition.
Would his aim have been so true?

The following selection of Shooting Festival commemorative five
francs issues is impressive not only for its near-completeness (only KM-
S15, the 1881 Fribourg issue, is not represented), but for the overall
physical quality and aesthetic appeal of each piece as well. 1 his impor¬
tant specialized group of Shooting Festival commemoratives is offered
in numerical order by Krause-Mishler designation, an order that occurs
chronologically rather than alphabetically by Swiss cantons.

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Important 1855 Solothurn Five Francs

First Shooting Festival Issue

1721 Switzerland. Solothurn. 1855 five francs. Shooting Festival com¬
memorative or “shooting thaler.” KM-S3. AU-55 (NGC). Deep
golden gray with decided rose and electric blue iridescence in the re¬
cessed areas. The first of the Shooting Festival “thaler” issues (as
noted elsewhere, the 1842 Graubunden four franks and the 1847
Glarus 40 batzen are also Shooting Festival issues, though those were
official government coinage issues), an issue that began a long line of
similar pieces that are still occasionally produced in the present era
for Swiss shooting festivals. A few faint marks are noted for accuracy,
but the overall appeal is strong for the grade. A perfect starting place
for a superb collection of these important and popular Shooting Fes¬
tival issues. (Est. $1,000-1,500)

Mintage: 3,000.

1857 Bern Shooting Festival Issue

Five Franken

1722 Switzerland. Bern. 1857 five franken. Shooting Festival commemo¬
rative or “shooting thaler.” KM-S4. MS-62 (NGC). Bright silver
with a touch of pale champagne toning. Somewhat reflective in the
fields, imparting a mild cameo contrast between the Swiss Guard fig¬
ure and the obverse field. A scarce coin in an attractive state of preser¬
vation. (Est. $900-1 ,200)

Mintage: 5,195.

Students of the 1804 United States silver dollar realize the this particular 1857
Bern shooting thaler has a special connection with the “King of American Coins.”

1859 Zurich Shooting Festival Issue

Choice Uncirculated

1724 Switzerland. Nidwalden. 1861 five franken. Shooting Festival com
memorative or “shooting thaler. KM-S6. MS-63 (PCGS). Satin)
and lustrous golden gray with rose and electric blue highlights. Sharp
and impressive, especially so at the high relief obverse design.

(Est. $700-1,000

Mintage: 6,000.

1865 La Chaux-de-Fonds in Neuchatel

Shooting Festival Issue

1725 Switzerland. La Chaux-de-Fonds in Neuchatel. 1863 five francs
Shooting Festival commemorative or “shooting thaler.” KM-S7
AU-58 (PCGS). Fully brilliant save for a splash of violet at the date
Obverse modeled after the Swiss federal issue, although the design i
considerably smaller than the Swiss style. (Est. $600-800

Mintage: 6,000.

1723 Switzerland. Zurich. 1859 five franken. Shooting Festival com
memorative or “shooting thaler.” KM-S5. MS-63 (PCGS). Deep li¬
lac-gray surfaces display mottled gold and blue iridescence. Some¬
what prooflike in the fields. (Est. $600-800;

Mintage: 6,000.

1861 Nidwalden Shooting Festival Issue

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1865 Schaffhausen Shooting Thaler

1726 Switzerland. Schaffhausen. 1865 five francs. Shooting Festival
commemorative or “shooting thaler.” KM-S8. MS-63 (PCGS).

Lustrous lilac-gray with deep peach iridescence. A pleasing coin in all
respects. (Est. $400-500)

Mintage: 10,000.

1727 Switzerland. Schauffhausen. 1865 five francs. KM-S8. Shooting Fes¬

tival. MS-63 (NGC). Another lustrous example of this popular issue,
this with a pale golden sheen on both sides. A few light obverse ton¬
ing spots are seen at the rim at 9:00. (Est. $300-500)

1728 Switzerland. Schaffhausen. 1865 five francs. Shooting Festival com¬
memorative or “shooting thaler.” KM-S8. AU-50 (NGC). Another,
this lustrous silver gray with rich golden high points. (Est. $ 1 50-250)

wheel lustre radiates brightly on satiny golden surfaces. I he reverse is
fully brilliant at the center which turns to deep gold and navy blue at
the rims. A lovely specimen. (Est. $600-800)

Mintage: 6,000.

Zurich Shooting Festival Issue of 1872

1732 Switzerland. Zurich. 1872 five francs. Shooting Festival commemo¬
rative or “shooting thaler.” KM-S1 1. MS-62 (NGC). Deep golden
iridescence on highly lustrous silver surfaces. The second such issue
from Zurich (the 1859 KM-S5 issue being the first). (Est. $300-400)
Mintage: 10,000.

1733 Switzerland. Zurich. 1872 five francs. Shooting Festival commemora¬
tive or “shooting thaler." KM-Sl 1. AU-55 (NGC). Another, this lus¬
trous steel gray with a touch of pale gold and blue. (Est. $ 1 50-250)

1867 Schwyz Shooting Thaler

1729 Switzerland. Schwyz. 1867 five francs. Shooting Festival com¬

memorative or “shooting thaler.” KM-S9. MS-62 (PCGS). Highly
lustrous steel gray with fiery gold and rose iridescence at the rims. An
impressively appealing coin for the grade. (Est. $400-600)

Mintage: 8,000.

1730 Switzerland. Schwyz. 1867 five francs. Shooting Festival commemo¬

rative or “shooting thaler." KM-S9. AU-53 (NGC). Another, this
deep golden gray with underlying lustre. (Est. $150-250)

1874 St. Gallen Shooting Festival Issue

1734 Switzerland. St. Gallen. 1874 five francs. KM-S12. Shooting Festi¬
val. MS-64 (PCGS). Satiny and lustrous with attractive pale rose
highlights. (Est. $200-400)

1735 Switzerland. St. Gallen. 1874 five francs. Shooting Festival com¬
memorative or “shooting thaler.” KM-S12. MS-63 (NGC). Intense
lustre leaps from satiny pale golden surfaces. Deepening shades of vio¬
let gather at the rims. A beauty for the assigned grade. (Est. $200-300)
Mintage: 15,000.

1869 Zug Shooting Festival Issue

Choice Uncirculated

73) Switzerland. Zug. 1869 five francs. Shooting Festival commemora¬
tive or “shooting thaler.” KM-S10. MS-64 (PCGS). Intense cart-

Shooting Festival Thaler of Lausanne

1736 Switzerland. Lausanne. 1876 five francs. Shooting Festival com¬
memorative or “shooting thaler. KM-Sl 3. MS-64 (NGC). In

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tensely lustrous surfaces show full brilliance save for a nuance of rose
iridescence at the rims. Highly impressive for both its physical beauty
and its aesthetically appearing design. (Est. $300-400)

Mintage: 20,000.

1737 Switzerland. Lausanne. 1876 five francs. Shooting Festival com¬
memorative or “shooting thaler.’’ KM-S13. MS-63 (PCGS) An¬
other, this with rich and deep rose iridescence on smoky gray proof¬
like surfaces. (Est. $200-300)

Mintage: 20,000.

1879 Basel Shooting Festival Issue

1738 Switzerland. Basel. 1879 five francs. Shooting Festival commemo¬
rative or “shooting thaler. KM-S14. MS-62 (PCGS). Prooflike
slate gray with rose and gold iridescence. Choice for the grade.

(Est. $150-250)

Mintage: 30,000.

1883 Lugano Shooting Thaler

1739 Switzerland. Lugano. 1883 five francs. Shooting Festival com¬
memorative or “shooting thaler.” KM-S16. MS-64 (NGC). Deep
golden gray with strong lustre and rich golden highlights. An attrac¬
tive example of a dynamic design type. (Est. $200-300)

Mintage: 30,000.

1740

Switzerland. Lugano. 1883 five francs. Shooting Festival commemo¬
rative or “shooting thaler. KM-S16. MS-63 (PCGS). Another, this
deeply toned in shades of gray, and with vibrant lustre beneath the

toning.

(Est. $150-250)

1741 Switzerland. Lugano. 1883 five francs. Shooting Festival commemo¬
rative or “shooting thaler.” KM-S16. MS-63 (PCGS). A third ex¬
ample, this also deeply toned in shades of gray, but with intense
peach iridescence in the protected areas. (Est. $150-250)

1883 Bern Shooting Festival Thaler

1742 Switzerland. Bern. 1885 five francs. Shooting Festival commemo¬
rative or “shooting” thaler. KM-S17. MS-64 (PCGS). A satiny,
prooflike specimen with somewhat reflective fields and satiny motifs.
Rich shades of gold and pale rose iridescence on both sides.

(Est. $200-300)

1743 Switzerland. Bern. 1885 five francs. Shooting Festival commemora¬
tive or “shooting thaler.” KM-S17. AU-58 (NGC). Bright and lus¬
trous with a deep golden glow at the rims. The second Bern “shoot¬
ing thaler” issue (the first being 1857 KM-S4). (Est. $100-150)

Mintage: 25,000.

1744 Switzerland. Pair of Shooting Festival issues, both graded MS-65 by
ANACS: t< Fribourg. 1 934- B five francs. KM-S18. Pale golden ton¬
ing on frosty surfaces P Lucerne. 1 939- B five francs. KM-S20. Bril¬

liant and highly lustrous on the obverse, in deep gold at the reverse’
rim. A nice pair. (Total: 2 pieces) (Est. $125-200)

1934 Fribourg Medal of Honor Pattern

Cupro-nickel

1745 Switzerland. 1934 Fribourg Shooting Festival. Medal of Honor
pattern. Cupro-nickel. Uncirculated. A medium gray specimen with
plenty of lustre on satiny surfaces. Struck from dies remarkably simi¬
lar to (or the same as) the Fribourg Shooting Festival five francs ol
the same date. Rare and important. (Est. $1,500-1,800)

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1746 Taiwan. Year 54 (1965) Mint set. KM-MS1. Choice Uncirculated
essentially as struck. Four pieces, 5, 10, 50, and 100 yuan, the twc
higher denomination pieces in .750 silver, the other two coins ir
nickel. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dr
Sun Yat-Sen. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $50-100

Housed in a custom plastic holder, as issued by the Central Bank of China.

1747 Tanzania. German East Africa. 1890 rupie. KM-2. MS-60 (PCI)

Lustrous with rich golden iridescence on the obverse, less so on th
reverse. Obverse possibly brushed long ago, otherwise free of mark
and fairly choice for the assigned grade. (Est. $75-125

At the time of issue of the above coin, German East Africa was also cal le
Tanganyika, and is now the present-day Tanzania.

1748 Thailand. Assortment of bullet money: P 1/32 baht P 1/8 baht (5

☆ 1/4 baht (6) ☆ baht (9). A pleasing group of these popular issue;
(Total: 21 pieces) (Est. $500-800

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1755 Vatican. Ancona. Pius V. (1566-72) teston. Berman- 1105. Choice
EF. Medium deep lilac gray with slate and gold in the recessed areas.
Some striking weakness at the centers, not uncommon for the issue.
A lovely specimen of this historic pontiff. (Est. $300-500)

Pius V, once the Grand Inquisitor, was responsible for excommunicating Elizabeth
I of England.

1756 Vatican. Innocent X. (1645) piastra. Anno II. As Berman-1814,
KM-241, D-4064. Fine. Somewhat porous in places and lightly
cleaned long ago, since naturally retoned in shades of pale lilac-gray.
A scarce issue. (Est. $650-850)

1757 Vatican. Clement X. 1671 piastra. Berman-2008, KM-351, D-
4074. VF. Pale lilac toning on silver gray surfaces. Date in Roman
numerals below pontiff’s bust on obverse. From the second year of
this pope’s reign. (Est. $650-900)

1758 Vatican. Innocent XI. (1676) testone. Berman-2101, KM-390. AU.

Lustrous silver gray with some golden toning in the recessed areas.
From the first year of Innocent’s papal legacy. (Est. $350-450)

Popular Elephant Crown of Thailand

(1860) Two Baht

1749 Thailand. (1860) two baht. KM-Y12. MS-64 (NGC). Lustrous pale
lilac-gray with a whisper of iridescent gold at the rims. An exceed¬
ingly popular world crown in a rare and superlative grade for the is¬
sues; this is typically found well worn. Everyone loves a pachyderm,
so please bid accordingly. (Est. $ 1 ,000- 1 ,500)

1/50 1 hailand. RS 121 (1902) fuang. KM-Y32a. Choice Uncirculated.
Brilliant and lustrous. (Est. $75-125)

1751 Turkey. AH 1187 (1774) two piastres. KM-406. VF. Silver issue of
Abdul Hamid I. No horizontal lines on obverse. A nice example of
this large silver crown issue. (Est. $ 1 00- 1 50)

1752 Uruguay. 1840 20 centesimos. KM-2.1. EF for type. Chocolate
brown with a few scattered marks. Some natural edge flaws, as struck,
are seen at 3:00 and 9:00 relative to the obverse. A rare grade for this
design type; these are frequently found in well worn condition. (Est.

(Est. $450-550)

1753 Uruguay. 1844 40 centesimos. KM-3. VF. Sharpness and surfaces con¬
gruent with the grade, although some striking weakness and a few natu¬
ral flan flaws are noted (these are typical for the issue). (Est. $200-300)

1754 Vatican. Ancona. Hadrian VI (1522-23). AR Giulio. Berman-804.

EF, weakness in keys. Obverse arms, reverse Saints Peter and Paul
standing. Pleasing multicolored toning with delicate lustre. A choice
example. (Est. $400-500)

Hadrian VI, Adriaan Florensz, was the only Dutch Pope; he is also the second
most recent non-Italian pope beside the present pontiff, John Paul II of Poland.

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1759 Vatican. Clement XI. (1714) giulio. Berman-2420, KM-755.
Choice AU. Attractive deep lilac-gray with splashes of iridescent gold
and violet. Sharply struck and nicely centered, with strong design
details. From the 1 4th regnal year of Clement XI. Choice overall.
Unlisted in the newest Krause-Mishler reference. (Est. $200-350)

1760 Venezuela. Caracas, (ca. 1813-17) two reales. KM-C13. Fine. Me¬

dium to slate gray with some rose and pale blue iridescence. A pleas¬
ing example of the issue. (Est. $200-300)

1761 Annam (Vietnam). (1848-83) 20 van. C-205. VF. Deep olive-

brown. An attractive and problem-free example of this scarce cash is¬
sue. (Est. $175-250)

1 762 Annam (Vietnam) . (1841-47)5 tien. Schroeder-26 1 . Choice AU . A
large, rare silver issue. Fanciful dragon and characters on obverse,
flower and other symbols on reverse. Seldom seen in any grade, and
highly desirable as such. Essentially free of marks save for one thin
scratch across the obverse dragon. (Est. $500-700)

1763 Annam (Vietnam). Year 14 (1833) 7 tien. S-182. EF. Minh Mang.
An issue that is seldom offered in any grade. Pale lilac-gray with some
golden iridescence on both sides. Rare so fine. (Est. $300-500)

1764 Vietnam. French Cochin-China and French Indo-China silver mix:

☆ 1884-A 10 centimes. KM-4. AU, cleaned ☆ 1879-A20 centimes.
KM-5. AU, cleaned ☆ French Indo-China. 1893-A 10 centimes.
KM-2. Uncirculated, lightly cleaned ☆ 1899-A 10 centimes. KM-9.
EF, dipped ☆ 1 898-A piastre. KM-5a.l. Uncirculated, lightly
cleaned. ( lotah 5 pieces) (Est. $450-650)

WORLD MEDALS AND TOKENS

Splendid 1892 Gold Bavaria Festival Medal

Kunst-Ausstellung in Munchen

1765 German States. Bavaria. 1892 gold medal. Essentially as struck but

with some light obverse haymarks in the fields. Still choice and beau¬
tiful, with deep golden mirrors and frosty high relief motifs, all with
pale orange iridescence present. Extremely high relief bust of
Leopold to left on obverse, ornate wreath and ribbon design on re¬
verse. Near gem and as lovely as they get! (Est. $1,750-2,150)

Weight: 793.4 grains, diameter: 39.5 mm.

Numismatic Items in Unusual Media

1766 Selection of coins, medals, and tokens of various metallic content

all from the award-winning Metals in Numismatics collection as¬
sembled by Jay Roe some 20 years ago. The following metallic issue:
are included:

Cobalt (Co). 1979 Sherritt Mint Cobalt Conference Medal. Re¬
portedly the only medal ever struck in cobalt. The Sherritt Mint pro¬
duced 35 of these medals for speakers at the Gorham Internationa
Conference on Cobalt; 25 of the medals were mounted in a block o
Lucite, leaving just 10 examples for world distribution. Interestingly
enough, cobalt is a component of the essential vitamin B-12, and it.
salts produce the vivid blue colors we enjoy in glassware and ceram
ics. It is also critical in magnetic and jet engine alloys catalysts, anc
certain cutting tools.

Iron (Fe). Hungary. 1916 20 filler. KM -498. Choice Uncirculated
Although iron rusts too easily to make a sensible coinage metal, it ha
been used for minor coinage issues during periods of metal shortag
(World War I), and our own 1943 steel cents with a zinc wash. Th
obverse features St. Stephens crown with the famous bent cross on it
top, one of the most famous crowns in the known world. St
Stephen’s crown was delivered into the hands of the Americans at th
end of World War II to prevent it from falling into the hands of th
advancing Russians. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter returned th
crown of St. Stephen to Hungary.

Lead (Pb). China. Cash coin, circa 917-924. Southern Han King
dom, Yung mintmark. Schjoth-438, variation. Issued by the fir:
ruler of the Southern Han Kingdom, Ch’ien Heng, for circulatio
only within the capital city of Canton. Use outside the city was prc
hibited, with commerce outside the city walls being conducted i
copper cash. One of the few world coin issues ever struck purpose
fully in lead.

Molybdenum (Mo). 1990 fantasy pattern sovereign, tc

Enderbyland, Antarctic Territory. Obverse with Christian starbur:
cross, reverse with rune character for eternity, a combination of th
life and death signs. Designed by Fred Zinkann and struck by Mil
Masters of Franklin Park, Illinois. Struck at 50 tons pressure froi
dies made by Alpha Die Engraving of Chicago. Just 10 exampk

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were struck in Molybdenum, with others struck in various medals.
Molybdenum is important as an alloy in high-temperature steel.

Niobium (Nb). 1978 Sherritt Mint die trial. Medal for the XI
Commonwealth Games Edmonton, Ontario, Canada. Sherritt Mint
director of Marketing, Rex Pearce, ordered trial strikes of these med¬
als in Niobium. Production ceased after only a very few pieces were
struck, as the dies tailed due to the hardness of the metal. Nickel was
then called into use for regular issue specimens of these medals. Nio¬
bium (formerly known as Columbium) is metallically associated
with tantalum. Indeed, the element is named for Niobe, daughter of
Tantalus, after whom tantalum is named. Large amounts of niobium
were used in the air frames of the Gemini space program.

Rhenium (Re). Fantasy Vatican City triple ducat. Issued for an
imaginary pope, Matthew, the only evangelist of the New Testament
whose name has not been associated with a reigning pope. Just three
examples of this fantasy issue were struck in rhenium, one of which is
now housed in the ANA Museum (examples were also struck in gold,
silver, nickel, chromium, hafnium, tantalum, and copper-brass). De¬
signed by Fred Zinkann, dies by Alpha Die Engraving, struck by
Mint Masters of Franklin Park, Illinois.

Tantalum (Ta). 1987 Antarctic Commemorative Medal. Another of
Fred Zinkann’s design types, this medal commemorates the 30th anni¬
versary of the International Geophysical Year. One of just 18 examples
struck in tantalum, which like gold and platinum, is inert to ordinary
acids. Tantalum was not separated in its pure form until 1903.

Tungsten (W). Private pattern for 25 francs coinage for Kerguelen
Islands. Just three examples of this private pattern were struck before
the dies shattered, this caused by the incredible hardness of tungsten.
One of those three pieces is now in the ANA Museum, while another
is held by the maker, Fred Zankann, making the present specimen
the only available example to collectors. The planchet for this par¬
ticular issue was softened slightly by alloying with 5% nickel, 3%
iron, 1% copper and 1/2% cobalt. Even after that alloying, the
toughness of the tungsten still proved too much for the dies. The
Kerguelen Islands (a protectorate of France) are an uninhabited
whaling station in the South Pacific near Antarctica ^ Vanadium
(Vn). Industrial token. Teledyne token Wah Chang, Albany. Made
by Wah Chang expressly to show their ability to work with this
metal. Vanadium was first isolated in its pure form in 1927, and al¬
though its compounds are toxic, it has been reported that small doses
have reversed hardening of the arteries in animals. Its major use,
however, is in steel and titanium alloys. An intriguing group all told.
(Total: 9 pieces) (Est. $400-600)

What better way to laud the praises of Jay Roe’s award-winning Metals in Numis¬
matics exhibit then in his own words: “As a chemist I have long been interested in the
various metals that have been used in numismatics. Over the years 1 assembled a col¬
lection of numismatic,items in different chemical elements. Fellow collectors of like
interest urged'me to exhibit this collection, and this was done during 1987-1990.
The exhibit was prepared by my wife and its success was greatly enhanced by her
high-quality graphics. The exhibit has won numerous first place awards, the
Stratton-Preive Most Educational Award; the Tom Lawless Garden State Numis¬
matic Association People’s Choice Award; the Northwest Coin Club Best of Show;
the Milwaukee Numismatic Society Del Bertchey Best of Show Award; the Numis¬
matists of Wisconsin-Racine Numismatic Society Best of Show; and the Louis
Montesi FUN Best of Show Award. Although it twice won the A.R. Donnelley &
Sons first place award at ANA, the Best of Show Award was missed because the ex¬
hibit was down graded for incompleteness, the British Royal Mint’s rhodium token
and Pobjoy Mint’s iridium coin were absent. However, the former piece is only
Rhodium-plated, and the latter piece does not exist (possible confusion with palla¬
dium)? So I am still searching for something struck on relatively pure rhodium and
iridium.”

Other coins from this exhibit are offered individually throughout the catalogue,
and are noted as such. In future portions of the Jay Roe Collection, we will offer
other highlights from this award-winning set including an aluminum 1 868 U.S. hall
dollar (Judd-651), and a 1688 American Plantation token among other exciting
items.

From the Jay Roe Collection.

1767 France, (ca. 1810) jeton. Copper. Napoleon / l resor Public. Octago¬

nal. Mint State. A simple but pleasing Napoleonic jeton with a lau¬
reled bust right by Tiolier, issued by the Public Treasury. Likely an
early 19th-century restrike. (Est. $50-75)

1768 France. A selection of brothel tokens, primarily from France but in¬

cluding one from Algeria. I he Algerian piece is struck in brass on a 29
mm planchet, issued for a “maison du societe” in Algiers. The remain¬
ing pieces are all shell cards, 22 mm in diameter, each with different
designs. Included are pieces from Calais (1), Nice (1), Paris, (5), and six
without reference to their locale. An interesting assortment of these al¬
ways popular tokens which, to borrow a word from one of the ob¬
verses, are quite “mignon.” (Total: 14 pieces) (Est. $75-125)

1769 Germany. 1913 Landing of Zeppelin XVI in Luneville, France, April
3, 1913. Kienast-131, F-85. Uncirculated. Silver. A lovingly preserved
specimen of a great and popular rarity in the field of lighter-than air
exonumia, a numismatic discipline with virtually countless followers
around the world. A splendid piece of die work is offered herein. On
the obverse, a stern Teutonic eagle looks down upon a French coq , with
the notation below ZXVI IN LUNEVILLE III APRIL 1913, signify¬
ing the arrival of Zeppelin XVI. The French and German legend
around the two birds roughly translates to “ it may be French earth, but
it is German air.” Reverse with the zeppelin and an early biplane above
a field with several French foot troops and mounted troops below. Just
how important is this medal? When Jay Roe sold his extensive and im¬
portant zeppelin-related collection, this is the one rarity he chose to
maintain in his holdings. (Est. $200-400)

From the Jay Roe Collection.

1770 Great Britain. Northampton. 1666 John Twigden silver token.
Choice EF. A scarce issue in silver, especially when so finely preserved.
These typically circulated very extensively in their day. Twigden was a
glovemaker or/ haberdasher. (Est. $550-750)

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1771 Great Britain. A quintette of Choice Uncirculated conder tokens, all

halfpenny denomination, most with some mint red: it
Buckinghamshire. 1795 Chesham. D&H-20. Arms of Chesham de¬
sign it Devonshire. 1796 Plymouth. D&H-6. Woman at spinning
wheel, man at loom designs it Gloucestershire. MDCCXCV (1795)
Brinscombe Port. D&H-60. Ship and tunnel it Hampshire. 1794
Portsmouth and Chichester. D&H-55. John Howard it Wiltshire.
1796 Devizes. D&H-26. Arms of Devizes and stag. A nice group. (To¬
tal: 5 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

Regarding the 1794 Hampshire halfpenny of Portsmouth and Chichester offered
in the above group, towns by those names exist right here in New Hampshire as well.
Portsmouth is one of our most historic, endearing, and beautiful cities, situated
some 45 miles to the southeast ofWolfeboro, along New Hampshire’s 14 or so miles
of seacoast, while Chichester is a quiet little New Hampshire town situated some 30
miles southwest ofWolfeboro.

1772 Great Britain. Conder token. Suffolk. 1794 halfpenny. D&H-35.
Conder’s of Ipswich. Choice Uncirculated. Satiny tan with delightful
subdued red frost present. Ipswich Cross obverse, Conder’s business
card reverse. Conder’s research and publication of findings in the late
1700s have lent his name to this colorful series. (Est. $50-100)

1773 Great Britain. Conder token. Warwickshire. MDCCXCVI (1796)

penny. D&H-6. Uncirculated, prooflike. Brown. Warwickshire
promissory penny issue, monogram and ruins of castle designs.
Scarce. (Est. $50-100)

1774 Great Britain. A quartette of silver shilling tokens from 1811 and
1812: it Norfolk. Yarmouth. 1811 J. Hunton’s. Dalton- 13. Choice
Fine it Somersetshire. Bristol. 1811 Garratt, Terrell, Bird, Beck, and
Grigg. D-21. Prooflike Uncirculated, once dipped, still bright and
appealing it Sussex. 1811 Henry Hunt. D-13. Fine, lightly cleaned.
A scarce issue it Warwickshire. Birmingham. 1812 Birmingham
Workhouse. D-20. Prooflike EF with light toning. (Total: 4 pieces)

(Est. $125-175)

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1775 Great Britain. 1848 coin dealer storecard token issued by Whelan.
Brass. Choice Uncirculated. Bright golden lustre with excellent eye
appeal. Depicts Romulus and Remus suckling with an advertisement
for “Fine Roman Brass Coins” at 1 shilling each and the enviable ad¬
dress “opposite the British Museum.” A fine piece of numismatic his¬
tory. (Est. $25-75)

Scarce 1815 Waterloo Campaign Medal

1776 Great Britain. 1815 Waterloo Campaign medal. Silver. Very Fine,
original mount and loop present, replacement ribbon. Named on
edge: EDW. ADAMS. 3RD BATT. 14TH REG. FOOT. Polished
and coated thinly in lacquer, only a few minor scratches noted. Pleas¬
ing darker reverse toning and overall excellent eye appeal for this
popular issue.

Issued to a member of the 1 4th Regiment of Foot, which served in
the 4th Division under Lieutenant-General Sir Charles Colville, suf¬
fering only very light casualties. An historic artifact and a central in¬
clusion in a collection of British campaign medals. (Est. $200-400)

1777 Great Britain. A selection of campaign and service medals: it (ca.
1899) Queen’s South Africa medal, with pin and suspension. Very
good, heavily worn but not damaged it Set of three standard British
WWI service medals, all named to Pvt. A. Dunsden. Each is EF or so
with appropriate ribbons it Austria. Standard WWI service medal.
AU with original ribbon it Germany. Standard WWI service medal.
As issued, with suspension ring. (Total: 6 pieces) (Est. $50-100)

1778 Great Britain. 1727 George II Coronation medal by Croker. Silver.
MI (George II) 4, Eimer-510. EF. Pleasing silver gray with some
edge toning dominated by pale blue. Lacquered, light hairlining, two
short scratches in left obverse field. Nice eye appeal for this issue, one
of only 800 pieces struck in silver. (Est. $75-150)

1779 Great Britain. 1821 George IV Coronation medal. Silver. BHM-
1070, Eime-1 146. AU. Deeply reflective surfaces show pleasing olive
and variegated toning. A classic among coronation medals, with
Pistrucci’s high-relief bust of George IV showing little if any friction
on this specimen. Not a rarity, but certainly scarcer than the copper
strikings. (Est. $75-1 50)

Purchased decades ago from an unknown Henry Christensen sale.

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Victoria Coronation Medal in Gold

1780 Great Britain. 1838 Victoria Coronation medal. Gold. BHM-1801,
Eimer-1315. AU, tiny rim bump. Bright reflective yellow gold with
hairlines from light polishing. A tiny rim bump is noted at 4:30 on the
obverse. Quite scarce in gold and always popular. (Est. $700-1,200)

Gold Edward VII Coronation Medal

1781 Great Britain. 1902 Edward VII Coronation medal. Gold. Eimer-

1869. Mint State. 18 CT on edge. Rich yellow gold with a matte
appearance. A tiny abrasion is noted in the right obverse field, else
essentially as issued. A lovely specimen of this impressive and hefty
medal. (Est. $600-1,000)

1782 Great Britain. A short run of 20th-century Coronation medals: ☆

1902 Edward VII. Silver. Eimer-1871. AU, hairlines from light pol¬
ishing ☆ 191 1 George V. Silver. Eimer-1922. (2) One AU with hair¬
lines, the other VF ☆ 1937 George VI. Silver. Eimer-2046, 30 mm.
AU, light hairlines. (Total: 4 pieces) (Est. $40-80)

1937 George VI Coronation Medal

Gold in Original Box

1783 Great Britain. 1937 George VI Coronation medal. Gold, with
original box. Eimer-2046. 57 mm. Mint State, some light hairlines.
Splendid reflective yellow gold with substantial cameo contrast. Ex¬
cellent eye appeal, some hairlines from light polishing detract little, a
few minor abrasions and faint scratches noted for accuracy. The
original box is in excellent condition with no wear to mention.

A timely offering, this medal features the well-executed bust of
Queen Elizabeth, the much beloved Queen Mother who recently
passed at age 101, opposite that of her husband who widowed her
nearly 50 years before. A beautiful and infrequently encountered
medal. (Est. $1,000-1,500)

1784 Great Britain. Pair of silver issues made into enameled broaches, a

popular art form in the late 19th century. Included are a George III
crown, type of KM-675, with multicolor enameling of the St.
George and the dragon motif ☆ Victoria half crown, 1 883, type of
KM-756, reverse shield and legends enameled. A nice duo. (Total: 2
pieces) (Est. $ 5-150)

From Rarcoas sale of the Leo Young collection , May-June 1980 , Lot
554.

1785 Great Britain. India. Circa 1889-1910 Army Temperance Associa¬

tion medal. Dawson-ATAI.8. Issued to soldiers who abstained from
liquor for eight years (to some, no doubt, an inconceivable amount
of tolerance on the Indian frontier). Silver suspension bar holds yel¬
low ribbon with maroon border stripes, cross of same metal with el¬
ephant standing on cartouche that reads INDIA, with ARMY TEM¬
PERANCE ASSOCIATION around. A desirable medal, intact with
original ribbon. (Est. $35-75)

Impressive 1T14 Gold Medal

Rotterdam

1786 Netherlands. Holland. 1714 medal. Gold. Van Loon-unlisted. 34.2
mm. AU. Reflective rich yellow gold. No impairments beyond minor
hairlines noted, lovely eye appeal.

The obverse depicts a view from across the River Maas with Com¬
merce seated right and the harbor and skyline of the city of
Rotterdam beyond, the reverse shows an interesting aerial view (with
weather!) of the Dutch shoreline with a seven line Latin inscription
and date below. The inscription makes note of the seas that bring
trade with each changing wave; indeed, Rotterdam’s enviable posi¬
tion linking the Rhine with the North Sea made it one of the prime
trade ports of the 18th century. Rotterdam shipped all manner of
items across the globe and had an important presence in European
trade with the New World.

A fascinating medal, undoubtedly scarce, and worthy of inclusion
in any collection that highlights the power of the Dutch in world
trade. (Est. $1,700-2,100)

1787 Russia. Empire. 1783 Imperial Russian Academy medal. Silver.
Reichel-2689. AU. Klippe. Issued during the reign of Catherine II
(1762-96) to mark the founding of this Russian institution. Obverse
with circled owl atop globe with caduceus and lyre, books beneath.
Reverse with a circled wreath and imperial monogram. As attractive
as it is interesting. (Est. $430-600)

According to J.L. Black’s work on Gerhard-Frederich Muller entitled “G.-F.
Muller and the Imperial Russian Academy,” the Academy “was central to academic
and political life in Russia.” Founded in 1783, the Academy’s work centered on Rus¬
sian linguistics. They were responsible for the publication of the most complete Rus¬
sian dictionary and various works on vocabulary and Russian etymology.

1788 Russia. Empire. Isaac Cathedral completion medal, 1858. Gold.

Choice AU. Some nicks and abrasions, particularly on the reverse.
Dies by Alexiev. Obverse with six medallions of emperors separated |
by laureate branches, reverse with the front view of the cathedral. A
pleasing example of the issue. (Est. $400-600)

Basile Vladimirowitch Alexiev (or Alexieff) (1823-81) received his education at
the Technical Mining School of the Technological Institute at St Petersburg. In 1845 ,
he entered the mint as medallist-engraver. In 1871, Alexiev was appointed professor
at the Russian Academy of Arts. The dedication of the Isaac Cathedral medal is
among his most famous works, and other being the 100th Anniversary of the Foun¬
dation of the Order of St. George.

From our sale of the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part 1, May 1999,
Lot 2224.

1789 Switzerland. Basel. Selection of medalets and jetons of Basel, grades

from VF to Uncirculated, mainly in the EF to AU range. A delightful
assortment that should pique the interest of any practicing numisma¬
tist. (Total: 16 pieces) (Est. $200-300)

1790 Switzerland. Bern. (ca. 1750) Sechzehner Pfennig by Moerikofer
and Dassier. Silver. 57.5 mm. Choice EF. Lovely deep cabinet ton¬
ing in shades of olive, deep blue, and russet. Old scratch at stop after
BERNESIS. Base of reverse rim lightly filed at time of issuance. A
very nice specimen.

This so-called “Sechzehner Pfennig” and other similar issues were given
as rewards for services rendered to the city of Bern throughout the 1 8th
century. The present type, engraved by two of the eminent engravers of the
day, features a bear holding a scepter and the shield of the city while stand¬
ing atop a pile of arms on the obverse, a visual feast. (Est. $250-400)

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set any accounts due, whether now or in the future, against funds
or collateral in their possession. The buyer agrees not to sell,
pledge, or hypothecate these auction purchases until paid for in
full. Any person submitting bids on behalf of a corporation or ang
other entity agrees to be personally responsible for the transaction

7 No “buy” or unlimited bids will be accepted. No bids will b |
accepted from minors. The auctioneer and/or Bowers and
Merena reserve the right to open a lot at a reasonable price,
to set bidding increments as they shall determine, and to refuse any|
bid which in the judgment of the auctioneer or Bowers and Merens|
is believed not to be made in good faith or does not qualify by rea¬
son of credit, or otherwise. Bowers and Merena may open bidding
on any lot by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. Bowers and
Merena may further bid on behalf of the seller, up to the amount
of the reserve, by placing successive or consecutive bids for a lot,
or by placing bids in response to other bidders. Any estimates of
value which appear in this catalogue are an opinion, based on
price lists, catalogues, and other information, as to what the lot
may realize (excluding the 15% buyer’s charge). At the sale, highe
or lower prices may prevail. In any event, in the case of a reserve,
the reserve will not exceed the high published estimate. As the
catalogue is prepared considerably in advance of the sale date, esti
mates are subject to change. Any change in the reserve outside of
the guidelines noted will be announced at the sale.

8 We cannot be responsible for errors in bidding. Please checll
your bid sheet carefully. Please bid in even dollar incre¬
ments. All bids not in even dollar amounts, including those
increased by 10% to 30% (see our special service on the bid
sheet), will be rounded off to the lower whole dollar amount. We
request that all bid sheets be signed, and we reserve the right to
not enter bids on any sheet that has not been signed. Realizing
that certain bids may be submitted by fax, telegram, or other
means without a signature, we note that in any event, bidding in
this auction sale constitutes acceptance by the bidder of all of the
Terms of Sale.

All items offered in this catalogue are guaranteed to be genu¬
ine within the context of the prevailing scholarship of their
respective series. Auction sales are not approval sales. Any lott
may be examined before bidding. No lots may be returned for any
reason by floor buyers (including those acting as agents for others
or by successful mail bidders who have examined the lots prior to
the sale except for reasons of authenticity. No lot may be returned
by a mail bidder without the advance written permission of Bow¬
ers and Merena. Any such request must be made within three days
of the receipt of the lot. Any lot that is to be returned (for any rea¬
son other than authenticity) must be received in our offices within
30 days from the date of sale. After that 30-day period, no lots may
be returned for reasons other than lack of authenticity. A dispute
involving a given lot in an auction sale does not negate or in any
manner affect the obligation of a bidder to pay for all other lots tor
which they were the winning bidder pursuant to these terms ot sale.
Any lot returned must be in its original unopened container or

Treasures of the World

:LOOR BIDDER

Registration

ill begin 30 minutes before the
ssion at the entrance to the auc-
on room.

•JEW Bidders

you have not participated with
. before, be sure to send your
edit information: Attn: Laurel
lorrill, at least 10 days before
e auction. There is very little
Tie, if any, to review this infor-
ation during the auction.

holder. The removal of any item from such container or holder ne¬
gates the return privilege. The late remittance for purchases is cause
for Bowers and Merena to negate this privilege.

The auctioneers reserve the right to postpone or cancel
the sale without notice, should they in their sole discre¬
tion determine that such action is warranted. Any lot
may be withdrawn without notice prior to the sale. Neither the auc¬
tioneer nor the consignor will have any obligation to the intended
bidders as a result of any postponement, cancellation, or with¬
drawal.

1-4 Grading is a subjective description that represents the
opinion of the cataloguer as to the state of preservation
JL of a particular coin or lot. A split grade, such as Proof-
63/65, refers to a coin which in our opinion has a Proof-63 obverse
and Proof-65 reverse. “Proof’ is used to describe a method of
manufacture and is not a grade or condition. All such terms, includ¬
ing adjectival and numerical descriptions of coins and other
numismatic items, are the opinion of Bowers and Merena and are
not an attribution. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, in¬
cluding the warranty of merchantability, is made with respect to
such adjectival or numerical descriptions, which can and do vary
among experts; nor is any warranty or representation made that any
other expert, grading service or other entity will grade a given piece
the same as we do; nor is any warranty or representation made that
a coin or other numismatic item has not been cleaned, or that the
toning of any item is natural, or that there is the absence of any
other defect which would render it unsuitable for encapsulation by
any grading service or the acceptance by a third part}'. References to
population reports and grading service census figures are as of the
cataloguing time, which may be several months prior to the sale
date. All such comments are subject to revision; consult recent data
issued by the grading services. Certain items that are described as
restrikes, or patterns, or colonials, may be struck at dates other than
those on the coin, but they are described in accordance with prevail¬
ing numismatic custom at the time the sale takes place. Comments
concerning the rarity of a given item are the opinions of a particular
cataloguer and may or may not be correct given the difficulty and
time constraints in many instances of verifying the rarity of any
given coin. If given, pedigree listings are developed by a particular
cataloguer using readily available resources, but may or may not be
correct given the difficulty and time constraints in many instances
of verifying the pedigree of a given item. All warranty disclaimers in
this Terms of Sale apply to comments related to rarity and pedigree.
By bidding in this sale, the buyer agrees to hold Bowers and Merena
harmless for any numismatic item graded and described by a third
party grading service and presented as any lot within this catalogue.
The buyer further acknowledges that the opinion of Bowers and Mer¬
ena on any such item may be different than that described by a
grading service. Further, the buyer agrees to accept the grade, attribu¬
tion, pedigree, authenticity or any other designation as described by a
grading service. In general, with the exception of those lots described
by a grading service, descriptions are the Bowers and Merena interpre¬
tation of standards in the Photograde book, with the addition of

certain intermediate grades, such as MS-64 and Proof-64, as deter¬
mined by the opinion of our staff. Bowers and Merena Galleries is a
Collectors Universe company which owns PCGS.

This paragraph is intended to be part of all lot descrip¬
tions contained in this catalogue. Bowers and Merena
acts as agent for the various consignors. For this reason,
no claims of any kind can be considered after the settlements have
been made with the consignors. Any dispute after the settlement
date (45 days following the date of the sale) is strictly between the
bidder and consignor without involvement or responsibility of Bow¬
ers and Merena and/or the cataloguers. Cash advances have been
made to some consigners in anticipation of sale proceeds. Bowers
and Merena, or any affiliated person or company, reserves the right
to consign items to this auction sale, and to participate as a bidder.
The auctioneer, consignors, employees, assignees, and agents for
Bowers and Merena or the consignor may bid for his or her own ac¬
count at any auction and may have information not otherwise
available to the public regarding reserves, values or other material
facts relating to the articles which are the subject of the auction.
When an item is sold to the book, it may be sold, passed, with¬
drawn, returned to the owner or bought in. A consignor or his agent
may bid on any lot including those in his own consignment. Cer¬
tain terms pertaining to this sale and consignments to it are subject
to negotiation. In the event of a typographical error or attribution
error, the cataloguer reserves the right to withdraw any item from
the sale without notice, to correct the error orally at the sale, or, if
discovered at a later date, to refund the buyer’s money without fur¬
ther obligation. The maximum obligation of Bowers and Merena to
any bidder shall be the sum paid for any lot in dispute or for which
a refund or adjustment is made for any reason. While every effort
will be made to properly enter and execute bids received by mail or
by other means, Bowers and Merena assumes no liability for any er¬
rors in this regard or failure to enter bids.

By placing a bid in this sale, you agree that this transac¬
tion shall be construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of New Hampshire. Any dispute, claim or con¬
troversy (except for non-payment) shall be settled exclusively by
binding arbitration under the rules then in effect of the Professional
Numismatists Guild, Inc., as if both parties to the dispute were
members, at Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, or another suitable loca¬
tion at the option of Bowers and Merena. In the event of
non-payment, Bowers and Merena Galleries and the buyer agree
that any judicial action shall be heard and determined only by the
courts of the State of New Hampshire and the buyer hereby con¬
sents and submits to the jurisdiction of the courts of New
Hampshire. Bowers and Merena Galleries may, at its option, refer a
dispute over non-payment to the PNG arbitration.

In the event of unsuccessful litigation, the plaintiff shall
pay Bowers and Merena’s legal costs, counsel and wit¬
ness fees, and all other costs incurred by it in defense
against such suit, together with interest at the prime rate front the
date of actual disbursement.

Treasures of the world

IMPORTANT!

* The Prices Realized list will be
published approximately 30 days
after the auction. Prices realized
will be posted on the Internet
soon after the sale at
bowersandmerena.com

Special Services

■< ^ If you wish to limit your total expenditure, please

fill in the maximum amount you wish to spend on
X. J the MAXIMUM EXPENDITURE line at the upper
portion of your bid sheet. You can then submit bids for amounts
up to eight times the amount of the maximum expenditure. This
is a personal service and a Bowers and Merena customer represen¬
tative will personally attend to your bid sheet by bidding from the
auction floor, buying lots for your account until your authorized
expenditure is reached. While we will do our best in your behalf,
due to the speed of the auction sale and the sometimes crowded
conditions, we cannot be responsible for failure to execute such
a bid properly. Due to the bookkeeping involved, this service is
offered only to bidders with maximum expenditures of $ 1 ,000 or
more. MAXIMUM EXPENDITURE and ONE LOT ONLY
bidding can be combined.

f Up to five lots may be grouped with brackets for a
| "X ONE LOT ONLY purchase, if you wish to purchase
JL only one example of a coin of which several examples

appear in the sale. Such lots should be bracketed on your bid
sheet. While we will do our best on your behalf, due to the speed
of the auction sale and the sometimes crowded conditions, we
cannot be responsible for failure to execute such a bid properly.

We invite you to take advantage of the optional 10%
/ to 30% increase to help your chance of being a
JL / successful bidder. Check the appropriate place on
your bid sheet.

Bidding in this auction sale constitutes acceptance
by the bidder of the foregoing terms of sale.

Please note: Transparent holders in which the auction lots are stored'
are to facilitate viewing and inspection of the lots and ARE NOT for
long-term storage.

SUGGESTIONS:

for Mail Bidders

Bidding in our auctions can be an interesting, enjoyable, and a numis-matically
rewarding experience. Even if you have been bidding in our sales for many years,
you may find that some of the following comments will increase your success. In
the event that you wish to ask further questions, phone Cynthia LaCarbonara.

Mail your bid sheet as early as possible. This is particularly important ifya

are a new bidder, for it takes us time to check your references. A bid she"
mailed a few days before the sale might not reach us until a week later — at whic
time the coins will have been sold to others!

As the sale date draws near, fax us your bids anytime 24 hours a day [our fa

_ number is (603) 569-5319]. Or, telephone your bids to our Auctio>

Department. Please follow up your phone and fax bids with written confirmation

PI We’ve found it best to use a work sheet to compile bids. In this way yo>
m5iJ can check back and forth throughout the catalogue, make changes an
revisions, and so on. Then when you've decided on your final bids, enter their
on the bid sheet. T ry your best to keep the bid sheet neat and clearly understand
able, listing the lots in order. Check your bid sheet carefully. You will b
responsible for any bids on wrong lots or for the wrong amounts. Please be careful

Don’t bid more than you want to pay! Review your financial circumstancoi

refully before bidding. There is always the possibility that you may b

awarded all of the lots you bid on. If you are awarded lots, you are legally bourn
to pay for them immediately.

Please keep current price levels in mind when bidding. While high and Ion
LA prices sometimes occur, most items sell within market ranges. Ifa popuk
coin sells for $500 on the retail market, chances are not good that a bid of, sal
less than $400 will win it. On the other hand, chances are excellent that a bid it
the $500 to $600 range will be competitive. There is no harm in bargain hunting
but as your time is valuable (and so is ours), it is most productive if you kee
current values in mind while bidding. The higher you bid, the greater you.
chances are for success. It has been our experience that many people who bii
strongly, or check the options to increase bids by an optional 10% to 30%
actually purchase at least some lots below their maximum authorization once th
sale takes place.

Ink is best for writing bids. Pencil tends to blur. If bid changes an
necessary, do not write over figures. Instead, cross them out completell
and re-enter the bids. Put your telephone number on the bid sheet. This way wi
can call you if there is a question about a bid.

Lots may be inspected by mail prior to the auction (except for large or bull
lots, or other multiple-coin lots). Please write or call for further inform-
tion. Mail inspection requests must be received sufficiently early to permit retun
to us in time for general lot viewing prior to the sale. The person requesting m.ii
inspection agrees to pay postage and insurance both ways and to insure and h
responsible for the pieces in his or her possession.

BOWERS AND MERENA GALLERU

Bowers and Merena Galleries

We Invite You to Realize
Top Market Price for Your Coins

Rick Bagg, Auction Adviser

owers and Merena Galler¬
ies has a star-studded auc¬
tion season planned
that will attract worldwide at¬
tention from the same buyers
who have set many world record
prices across all series. And, if
you act right now, that world¬
wide attention will be focused
on your coins as well.

Our unsurpassed expertise
is ready to go to work for you.
Consider the following. We
hold many of the top record
prices for U.S. coins sold at
auction. Of the top five most
valuable U.S. coin collections
ever to cross the block, Bowers
and Merena has sold four.
When the time comes for you
to sell your valuable collection,
no matter what the size, the
same expert team that cata¬

We sold the Walter H. Childs Collection speci¬
men of the 1804 Draped Bust silver dollar for
$4,140,000, the highest price paid at auction for
any rare coin.

John Pack, Auction Director

logued and showcased the world’s
most valuable U.S. collections,
will showcase your coins. From
the moment we receive your
coins we take care of every¬
thing: insurance, security, ad¬
vertising, worldwide promo¬
tion, authoritative catalogu¬
ing, award-winning photog¬
raphy, and more — all for one
low commission rate to you
and a nominal buyers' fee to
the purchasers. We can even
offer you an immediate cash
advance once your consign¬
ment has been received —
money to spend right now
while we showcase your coins
to their finest advantage.

Call Rick Bagg or John Pack
today ( 1 -800-458-4646) to re¬
serve a place for your coins in
one of our spectacular events.

Upcoming Auction Events:

World Coin Auction — Long Beach . June 5, 6

B&M Express Internet Auction . June 1 5

Kingswood Coin Auctions — “I” Sale . June 20

June Sale — Chicago

MidAmerica Coin Expo . June 27, 28

B&M Express Internet Auction . July 15

July Rarities — New York City
PreANA . July 31

Kingswood Coin Auctions — “J” Sale . August 8

B&M Express Internet Auction . August 15

B&M Express Internet Auction . September 15

Kingswood Coin Auctions — “K” Sale . October 3

B&M Express Internet Auction . October 1 5

November Sale — Baltimore

Suburban Washington! Baltimore . November 7-9

B&M Express Internet Auction . November 15

B&M Express Internet Auction . December 1 5

Plan to participate in our upcoming January Rarities Sales for the
next several years. January 7-8, 2003; January 6-7, 2004

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your friends in the rare coin business

April 28, 2002

Dear Friend,

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this will offer you the chance to preview a wider range of memorabilia and sports collectibles
than we have ever offered before — from newly discovered private correspondence of Princess
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Index

Ancient Coins

Coins of the Greek World . 1-102

Roman Republic . 103-1 19

Roman Imperatorial . 120-125

Roman Imperial . 126-232

Byzantine Empire . 233-244

World Gold Coins . 245-607

Coins of the World

Argentina-Cyprus . 608-801

Danish West Indies-Vietnam . 1093-1764

Tumbaga Bars . 1001-1017

Shipwreck Coins . 1018-1092

World Medals and Tokens . 1765-1790

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